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It is not unusual to hear a religious leader, a philosopher, or a poet refer to man as having a divine spark within him. Such characterizations infer that man possesses great abilities and potentials. We are frequently

It is not unusual to hear a religious leader, a philosopher, or a poet refer to man as having a divine spark within him. Such characterizations infer that man possesses great abilities and potentials. We are frequently admonished to develop our capabilities, reach out, and set high goals for ourselves.

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Religious, Men, Generosity

We can choose to humble ourselves by receiving counsel and chastisement, . . . by forgiving those who have offended us, . . . by rendering selfless service. . . .

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Humble, Forgiving, Receiving

Contention in our families drives the Spirit of the Lord away. It also drives many of our family members away. Contention ranges from a hostile spoken word to worldwide conflicts. The scriptures tell us that "Only by pride cometh contention".

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Pride, Scripture, Spirit

There could not be a restoration of the gospel without freedom. God provided this country as the base of his operations in these the last days, a place where there would be freedom, where he could restore his gospel.

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Country, Would Be, Restoration

Every member of the priesthood should understand the divine plan designed by the Lord to raise up the first free people in modern times.

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People, Firsts, Modern
Ezra Taft Benson (1964). “Title of liberty”

I counsel you, in the words of Jesus Christ, to "watch and pray I always lest ye enter into temptation; for Satan desireth to have you, that he may sift you as wheat" (3 Nephi 18:18). If you will earnestly seek guidance from your Heavenly Father, morning and evening, you will be given the strength to shun any temptation.

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Jesus, Morning, Father

Let your minds be filled with the goal of being like the Lord, and you will crowd out depressing thoughts as you anxiously seek to know Him and do His will.

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Depressing, Goal, Mind

Are we reading the Constitution and pondering it? Are we aware of its principles? Are we abiding by these principles and teaching them to others? Could we defend the Constitution? Can we recognize when a law is constitutionally unsound? Do we know what the prophets have said about the Constitution and the threats to it?

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Reading, Teaching, Law
Ezra Taft Benson (1988). “The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson”, Bookcraft Pubs

Take care of yourselves physically. Guard your health carefully. It is one of our greatest blessings. I especially encourage some type of exercise program so you can stay physically fit and physically capable in proportion to the demands on your body.

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Exercise, Blessing, Body

More than ever before, we need to learn and apply the principles of economic self-reliance. We do not know when the crisis involving sickness or unemployment may affect our own circumstances. We do know that the Lord has decreed global calamities for the future and has warned and forewarned us to be prepared. For this reason the Brethren have repeatedly stressed a 'back to basics' program for temporal and spiritual welfare.

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Spiritual, Learning, Self

Fathers, yours is an eternal calling from which you are never released. Callings in the Church, as important as they are, by their very nature are only for a period of time, and then an appropriate release takes place. But a father's calling is eternal, and its importance transcends time. It is a calling for both time and eternity.

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Father, Important, Church
Ezra Taft Benson (1990). “Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice”, Shadow Mountain

Every Latter-day Saint should love the inspired Constitution of the United States - a nation with a spiritual foundation and a prophetic history - which nation the Lord has declared to be his base of operations in these latter days.

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Spiritual, Foundation, United States

The high cost of low living.

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Life, Live Life, Cost

There can be no genuine happiness separate and apart from the home.

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Home, Genuine Happiness, Genuine
Ezra Taft Benson (1974). “God, family, country: our three great loyalties”

What would God have me do with my life?

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Our mothers put God first when they fill their highest mission within the walls of their own homes.

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Mother, Wall, Home
Ezra Taft Benson (1988). “The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson”, Bookcraft Pubs

I have little need to remind you that water has become one of our major national concerns.

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Water, Needs, Littles

Faith is the foundation upon which a godlike character is built. It is a prerequisite for all other virtues.

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Character, Foundation, Virtue
Ezra Taft Benson (1988). “The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson”, Bookcraft Pubs

Be guided by the Spirit. I have said so many times to my Brethren that the Spirit is the most important single element in this work. With the Spirit, and by magnifying your call, you can do miracles for the Lord in the mission field. Without the Spirit you will never succeed regardless of your talent and ability.

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Miracle, Important, Missionary
Ezra Taft Benson (1988). “The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson”, Bookcraft Pubs

Gods' payment is the best payment.

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Payment

"Thou shalt not bear false witness" Exodus 20:16. When we speak of morality, we imply that a man is true to his word-true to his signature on a contract. The violations of God's laws are evidence that lying and misrepresentation are not absent from us.

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Lying, Men, Law
Ezra Taft Benson (1988). “The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson”, Bookcraft Pubs

Now, what of the entertainment that is available to our young people today? Are you being undermined right in your homes through your television, radio, slick magazines, and rock music records?

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Home, Rocks, People
Ezra Taft Benson (1988). “The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson”, Bookcraft Pubs

I never travel across this great nation without experiencing a feeling of gratitude and thanksgiving for all that we have and are. As I see its broad fruitful farms, its humming factories, its gleaming cities, certainly it is easy to realize that we have achieved unequaled material progress in this great country.

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Country, Gratitude, Cities

We need to be more grateful. I think there is no true character without gratitude. It is one of the marks of a real strong character to have a feeling of thanksgiving and gratitude for blessings. We need more of that spirit in our homes, in our daily associations, in the church, everywhere. It doesn't cost anything, and it is so easy to cultivate.

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Gratitude, Strong, Real
Ezra Taft Benson (1974). “God, family, country: our three great loyalties”

When we set goals, we are in command. Clearly understood goals bring our lives into focus just as a magnifying glass focuses a beam of light into a burning point. Without goals our efforts may be scattered and unproductive

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Dream, Glasses, Light

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