A thief, though rich, will continue to steal, but an honest man, though poor, will ever seek to pay his debts.
The universe exists under a reign of eternal law, surpassing the imperfect laws of human government. Such orderliness, such domination by law, imply intelligent planning and purpose. Nothing happens of itself. Nowhere, in the age-old experience of man, has continued order been found except as the product of intelligent direction.
Let every man sing his own song in life.
Deceit is the mark of evil. Even if the evil messenger does not appear in person, the test is the same.
Preparedness and punctuality are two of the most important qualities of a leader.
The better men know the Lord, the better may the eternal truths we learn be applied in our daily lives.
Were we more careful to obey the part of the word of wisdom that deals with the "do's" it might be easier to obey the "don'ts"
God must have been engaged from the beginning, and must now be engaged in progressive development, and infinite as God is, he must have been less powerful in the past than he is today.... We may be certain that, through self-effort, the inherent and innate powers of God have been developed to a God-like degree. Thus he has become God.
The Church ever operates in full light. There is no secrecy about its doctrine, aim, or work.
When each man sets his own house in order, the whole world will be in order.
Finally it may be said that the temple endowment is not secret. All who meet the requirements for entrance to the temple may enjoy it.
Would it not be well this Christmas to give first to the Lord, directly through obedience, sacrifice, and love, and then to give to him indirectly through gifts to friends and those in need as well as to our own? Should we do this, perhaps many of us would discover a new Christmas joy.
Officers in the Church of Jesus Christ are called for two distinct purposes: First and foremost, to serve the people; and, secondly, to gain the development and enlarged understanding which always follow earnest service in a responsible position. It is an honorable privilege and a personal benefit to be allowed to serve in an official position in the Church; and an office, whatever it may be, should be accepted in a spirit of grateful appreciation.
