562 Quotes by Ezra Taft Benson

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    The moment you begin a serious study of the scriptures, you will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the straight and narrow path.... When you begin to hunger & thirst after those words, you will find life in greater abundance.

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    Clean hearts and healthful food, exercise, early sleep and fresh air, wholesome recreation and meditation combined with optimism that comes from fighting for the right and knowing you'll eventually win for keeps - this is the tonic every true Christian patriot needs and deserves.

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    Are you honest with the Lord in the payment of your tithes? Living this divine law will bring both spiritual and material blessings.

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    One of the marks of an educated man today is to know what not to read--what not to see or what not to listen to.

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    Becoming Christlike is a lifetime pursuit and very often involves growth and change that is slow, almost imperceptible.

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    The key to overcoming aloneness and a feeling of uselessness for one who is physically able is to step outside yourself by helping others who are truly needy. We promise those who will render this kind of service that, in some measure, you will be healed of the loss of loved ones or the dread of being alone. The way to feel better about your own situation is to improve someone else's circumstances.

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    The moral code of Heaven for both men and women is complete chastity before marriage and full fidelity after marriage.

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