Boyd K. Packer Quotes - Page 7

Christ's mercy is the mighty healer; even to the wounded innocent.

Inherent in the ordination to be bishop is both the right and the obligation to be directed by inspiration.

In the eternal scheme of things - not always in mortality - righteous yearning and longing will be fulfilled.

The first gift that Adam and Eve received was agency: ‘Thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given unto thee’ (Moses 3:17). You have that same agency. Use it wisely to deny acting on any impure impulse or unholy temptation that may come into your mind. Just do not go there, and if you are already there, come back out of it. ‘Deny yourselves of all ungodliness’ (Moroni 10:32).

You ought to know that the Lord loves you. He will make that known to you, and it will be a very private and individual experience, something you cannot explain to anyone else.

Those who will repent and forsake sin will find that His merciful arm is outstretched still. Those who listen to and heed His words and the words of His chosen servants will find peace and understanding even in the midst of great heartache and sorrow. The result of His sacrifice is to free us from the effects of sin, that all may have guilt erased and feel hope.

You must know that baptism for someone who is dead is quite as essential as baptism for some one who is living.

Justice can seem to be so very demanding. But we must learn that when we put everything as right as we can put it right, it is Justice who invokes the Atonement, orders the adversary off our property, and posts the notice that his agents will make no more collections from us. Our debt will have been paid in full by the only perfect pure person who ever lived.

The idea that life began with mortal birth is preposterous. There is no way to explain life if you believe that.

The spiritually starving hesitate to partake of the Spirit like a child's reaction to new and strange food. They must be offered a tiny bite on a spoon.

Arms now empty will be filled and hearts now hurting from broken dreams and yearning will be healed.

Do you realize how marvelous it is that you can call upon the Atonement? The Lord effected the Atonement for our sakes. And there isn’t anything that you can’t repent from and that you can’t be rescued from if you will repent and be determined to make the decision.

Hit the 'delete' button when you have unrighteous thoughts.

Moral standards cannot be changed by battle and cannot be changed by ballot.

Teach yourself and teach your families about the gift of the Holy Ghost and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. You will do no greater eternal work than within the walls of your own home.

This great circle of sisters will be a protection for each of you and for your families. The Relief Society might be likened to a refuge- the place of safety and protection- the sanctuary of ancient times. You will be safe within it. It encircles each sister like a protecting wall.

God bless you young women and young men who struggle through the worrisome teenage years. Some of you may not yet have found yourselves, but you are not lost, for Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, our Savior and Redeemer.

There's no credit buying on eternal things, none at all. Anything that is worthwhile has to be paid for in advance.

When temptation comes, you can invent a delete key in your mind- perhaps the words from a favorite hymn. Your mind is in charge; your body is the instrument of your mind. When some unworthy thought pushes into your mind, replace it with your delete key. Worthy music is powerful and can help you control your thoughts.

The atonement of Christ is not just for those who sin. The mercy of Christ encompasses all pain.

Punctuality is an essential trait of the teacher. It is a foundation, not an embellishment.

His judgments are just; His mercy without limit; His power to compensate beyond any earthly comparison.

The power of procreation is not an incidental part of the plan; it is the plan of happiness.

What a wonderful time to be young. You will see events in your lifetime that will test your courage and extend your faith. If you will face the sunlight of truth, the shadows of discouragement and sin and error will fall behind you. You must never give up!