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# M. Russell Ballard

 **139** quotes in **908** categories

M. Russell Ballard talks about what it means to lead. He says a leader should teach by showing the right way first, then by giving clear rules. He also reminds us to be kind, to respect different backgrounds, and to focus on bringing people closer to Christ instead of just filling a meeting hall.

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Melvin Russell Ballard Jr. was an American businessman and religious leader who served as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 2018 until his death in 2023.

## Quick Facts About M. Russell Ballard

Notable works Our Search for Happiness

## About M. Russell Ballard

He had been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1985. Church members regarded him as a prophet, seer, and revelator. At the time of his death he was the third most senior apostle in the church.

##  Quotes by M. Russell Ballard

> [Make the decision to do what Jesus Christ has asked you to do.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/make-the-decision-to-do-what-jesus-christ-has-asked-you-to-do/)

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[Christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/)

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> [When you understand the Atonement, then you understand the joy of being rescued.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/when-you-understand-the-atonement-then-you-understand-the-joy-of/)

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[Atonement](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/atonement/)

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> [What matters most is what lasts the longest and families are forever.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/what-matters-most-is-what-lasts-the-longest-and-families-are-forever/)

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[Family](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/family/)

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> [Pollinate the world with the pure love of Christ.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/pollinate-the-world-with-the-pure-love-of-christ/)

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[Christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/)

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> [To innovate does not necessarily mean to expand; very often it means to simplify.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/to-innovate-does-not-necessarily-mean-to-expand-very-often-it-means/)

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> [Righteousness has never precluded adversity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/righteousness-has-never-precluded-adversity/)

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[Adversity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/adversity/)

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> [It is important to be still and listen and follow the Spirit.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/it-is-important-to-be-still-and-listen-and-follow-the-spirit/)

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> [Spend your energy on things that make a difference.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/spend-your-energy-on-things-that-make-a-difference/)

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[Differences](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/differences/)

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> [Free and open expression coupled with visionary leadership generally encourages good decision-making.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/free-and-open-expression-coupled-with-visionary-leadership-generally/)

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[Decision](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/decision/)

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> [“Great things are brought about and burdens are lightened through the efforts of many hands “anxiously engaged in a good cause.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/great-things-are-brought-about-and-burdens-are-lightened-through-the/)

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[Good cause](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/good-cause/)

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> [When the Spirit is present, people are not offended when you share your feelings about the gospel.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/when-the-spirit-is-present-people-are-not-offended-when-you-share/)

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[Christianity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christianity/)

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> [I believe that every human soul is teaching something to someone nearly every minute here in mortality.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/i-believe-that-every-human-soul-is-teaching-something-to-someone/)

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> [The important questions focus on what matters most-Heavenly Father's plan and the Savior's Atonement.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-important-questions-focus-on-what-matters-most-heavenly-father-s/)

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[Atonement](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/atonement/)

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> [We must never ignore or pass by the prompting of the Spirit to render service to one another.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/we-must-never-ignore-or-pass-by-the-prompting-of-the-spirit-to-render/)

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[Ghost](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ghost/)

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> [Members are more likely to seek counsel from leaders from whom they feel sincere love emanating.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/members-are-more-likely-to-seek-counsel-from-leaders-from-whom-they/)

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> [The Lord does not want us to "miss supper." In fact, He has a great feast prepared for those who return clean…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-lord-does-not-want-us-to-miss-supper-in-fact-he-has-a-great-feast/)

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> [This is a beautiful time of year with spring beginning to burst forth in many parts of the world, bringing all of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/this-is-a-beautiful-time-of-year-with-spring-beginning-to-burst-forth/)

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[Beautiful](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/beautiful/)

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> [When it comes right down to it, people are quite similar. We may come from different backgrounds, cultures, and economic circumstances, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/when-it-comes-right-down-to-it-people-are-quite-similar-we-may-come/)

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> [There is no such thing as unlawful censorship in the home. Movies, magazines, television, videos, the Internet, and other media are there…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/there-is-no-such-thing-as-unlawful-censorship-in-the-home-movies/)

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> [A mother's nurturing love arouses in children, from their earliest days on earth, an awakening of the memories of love and goodness…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/a-mother-s-nurturing-love-arouses-in-children-from-their-earliest/)

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[Awakening](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/awakening/)

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> [Set goals that are well balanced-not too many nor too few, and not too high nor too low. Write down your attainable…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/set-goals-that-are-well-balanced-not-too-many-nor-too-few-and-not-too/)

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> [Fourth, come home from work and take an active role with your family. Don't put work, friends, or sports ahead of listening…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/fourth-come-home-from-work-and-take-an-active-role-with-your-family/)

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> [Remember, presidents and bishops, that the callings of your associates are just as divinely inspired as is yours, and they are therefore…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/remember-presidents-and-bishops-that-the-callings-of-your-associates/)

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> [Our love for our Father in Heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ needs to be reflected in our daily choices and actions.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/our-love-for-our-father-in-heaven-and-the-lord-jesus-christ-needs-to/)

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[Action](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/action/)

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> [Often the lack of clear direction and goals can waste away our time and energy and contribute to imbalance in our lives.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/often-the-lack-of-clear-direction-and-goals-can-waste-away-our-time/)

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[Balance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/balance/)

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> [There is great power in prayer. I strongly encourage personal and family prayer, which are important in building strong families. I'm wondering…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/there-is-great-power-in-prayer-i-strongly-encourage-personal-and/)

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> [But one thing is certain: the commandments have not changed. Let there be no mistake about that. Right is still right. Wrong…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/but-one-thing-is-certain-the-commandments-have-not-changed-let-there/)

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[Absolutes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/absolutes/)

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> [In your morning prayer each new day, ask Heavenly Father to guide you to recognize an opportunity to serve one of His…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/in-your-morning-prayer-each-new-day-ask-heavenly-father-to-guide-you/)

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> [Because we love the Lord, we should be spiritually sensitive to moments when the powerful and important truths of the gospel can…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/because-we-love-the-lord-we-should-be-spiritually-sensitive-to/)

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> [There are conversations going on about the Church constantly. Those conversations will continue whether or not we choose to participate in them.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/there-are-conversations-going-on-about-the-church-constantly-those/)

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> [Crisis or transition of any kind reminds us of what matters most. In the routine of life, we often take our families-our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/crisis-or-transition-of-any-kind-reminds-us-of-what-matters-most-in/)

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[Care](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/care/)

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> [Men and women in all parts of the world have a desperate need to take time from their demanding routines of everyday…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/men-and-women-in-all-parts-of-the-world-have-a-desperate-need-to-take/)

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> [“We are all the spirit sons and daughters of a loving God who is our Father. We are part of His family.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/we-are-all-the-spirit-sons-and-daughters-of-a-loving-god-who-is-our/)

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[Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/)

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> [“Just as the Savior stepped forward to fulfill His divine responsibilites, we have the challenge and responsibilty to do likewise. If you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/just-as-the-savior-stepped-forward-to-fulfill-his-divine/)

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> [“In our Heavenly Father’s great priesthood-endowed plan, men have the unique responsibility to administer the priesthood, but they are not the priesthood.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/in-our-heavenly-father-s-great-priesthood-endowed-plan-men-have-the/)

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[Heavenly father](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/heavenly-father/)

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> [Sacrifice is a demonstration of pure love.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/sacrifice-is-a-demonstration-of-pure-love/)

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[Demonstration](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/demonstration/)

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> [Do not think that you are too busy to study the gospel.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/do-not-think-that-you-are-too-busy-to-study-the-gospel/)

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> [Focus on fruitful relationships that bring you closer to Jesus Christ.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/focus-on-fruitful-relationships-that-bring-you-closer-to-jesus-christ/)

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[Christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/)

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> [Procreative power & priesthood power are shared by husband & wife](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/procreative-power-priesthood-power-are-shared-by-husband-wife/)

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[Husband](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/husband/)

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> [Jesus Christ can help us fix anything that needs fixing in our lives.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/jesus-christ-can-help-us-fix-anything-that-needs-fixing-in-our-lives/)

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[Christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/)

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## M. Russell Ballard by topic

[Love (21)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/m-russell-ballard/) [Christ (20)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/m-russell-ballard/) [Lord (19)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lord/m-russell-ballard/) [Parenting (17)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/parenting/m-russell-ballard/) [Father (17)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/father/m-russell-ballard/) [Children (17)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/m-russell-ballard/) [Life (16)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/m-russell-ballard/) [Family (15)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/family/m-russell-ballard/) [Time (14)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/m-russell-ballard/) [Religion (14)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/religion/m-russell-ballard/) [Jesus (13)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/jesus/m-russell-ballard/) [Inspirational (13)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inspirational/m-russell-ballard/) [Heart (12)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/heart/m-russell-ballard/) [Spiritual (11)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/spiritual/m-russell-ballard/) [Heavenly father (11)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/heavenly-father/m-russell-ballard/) [World (10)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/world/m-russell-ballard/) [Savior (10)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/savior/m-russell-ballard/)

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                        "text": "There is no such thing as unlawful censorship in the home. Movies, magazines, television, videos, the Internet, and other media are there as guests and should only be welcomed when they are appropriate for family enjoyment.",
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                        "text": "Fourth, come home from work and take an active role with your family. Don't put work, friends, or sports ahead of listening to, playing with, and teaching your children.",
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                        "text": "Remember, presidents and bishops, that the callings of your associates are just as divinely inspired as is yours, and they are therefore entitled to inspiration in their specific responsibilities. Lean upon them. Learn from them. Love them. Listen to them.",
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                        "text": "Our love for our Father in Heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ needs to be reflected in our daily choices and actions. They have promised peace, joy, and happiness to those who keep Their commandments.",
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                        "text": "Often the lack of clear direction and goals can waste away our time and energy and contribute to imbalance in our lives. A life that gets out of balance is much like a car tire that is out of balance. It will make the operation of the car rough and unsafe. Tires in perfect balance can give a smooth and comfortable ride. So it is with life. The ride through mortality can be smoother for us when we strive to stay in balance.",
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                        "text": "There is great power in prayer. I strongly encourage personal and family prayer, which are important in building strong families. I'm wondering if many of you parents, you couples, have lost that essential moment of kneeling together at the end of the day, just the two of you, holding hands and saying your prayers. If that has slipped away from your daily routine, may I suggest you put it back-beginning tonight!",
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                        "text": "But one thing is certain: the commandments have not changed. Let there be no mistake about that. Right is still right. Wrong is still wrong, no matter how cleverly cloaked in respectability or political correctness. We believe in chastity before marriage and fidelity ever after. That standard is an absolute standard of truth. It is neither subject to public opinion polls nor dependent upon situation or circumstance. There is no need to debate it or other gospel standards.",
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                        "text": "In your morning prayer each new day, ask Heavenly Father to guide you to recognize an opportunity to serve one of His precious children. Then go throughout the day with your heart full of faith and love, looking for someone to help. Stay focused, just like the honeybees focus on the flowers from which to gather nectar and pollen. If you do this, your spiritual sensitivities will be enlarged and you will discover opportunities to serve that you never before realized were possible.",
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                        "text": "Because we love the Lord, we should be spiritually sensitive to moments when the powerful and important truths of the gospel can be shared with others. Perhaps more importantly, however, we should seek at all times to purify ourselves and to lead such worthy lives that the Light of Christ emanates from us in all that we say and do. Our day-to-day lives should stand as immutable witness of our faith in Christ.",
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                        "text": "There are conversations going on about the Church constantly. Those conversations will continue whether or not we choose to participate in them. But we cannot stand on the sidelines while others, including our critics, attempt to define what our Church teaches... We are living in a world saturated with all kinds of voices. Perhaps now, more than ever, we have a major responsibility as Latter-day Saints to define ourselves, instead of letting others define us.",
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                        "text": "Crisis or transition of any kind reminds us of what matters most. In the routine of life, we often take our families-our parents and children and siblings-for granted. But in times of danger and need and change, there is no question that what we care about most is our families! It will be even more so when we leave this life and enter into the spirit world. Surely the first people we will seek to find there will be father, mother, spouse, children, and siblings.",
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