55 Quotes by Bruce R. McConkie

As long as man’s beliefs, or any part of them, are based on error, he is not completely free, for the chains of error bind his mind.

Every mortal birth is a heaven-given reminder to prepare for the second birth.

Plural marriage is not essential to salvation or exaltation.

Religious music is by far the greatest music of the ages. What is there to compare-in rhythmic beauty, poetic sublimity, and inspired teachings-with the Psalms of David?

Believers in the doctrines of modern Christendom will reap damnation to their souls.

To fill the full measure and purpose of our mortal probation, we must have patience. This mortal existence is the Lord’s sifting sphere, the time when we are subject to trials, testing, and tribulations. Future rewards will be based on our patient endurance of all things.

As we read, ponder, and pray, there will come into our minds a view of the three gardens of God – the Garden of Eden, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Garden of the Empty Tomb where Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene.

If the sole source of one’s knowledge or assurance of the truth of the Lord’s work comes from reason, or logic, or persuasive argument,... it is not a testimony of the gospel.

People who study the scriptures get a dimension to their life that nobody else gets and that can’t be gained in any way except by studying the scriptures. There’s an increase in faith and a desire to do what’s right and a feeling of inspiration and understanding that comes to people who study the gospel – and who ponder the principles, that can’t come in any other way.