23 Quotes by John Andreas Widtsoe



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    The Gadianton Robbers from the Book of Mormon are loose among us. The King-men, and women, are running our government. And, worst of all, we are blindly electing them, or appointing them so they can continue to destroy the things we cherish most.

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    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”

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    The only way to build a peaceful community is to build men and women who are lovers and makers of peace.

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    A thief, though rich, will continue to steal, but an honest man, though poor, will ever seek to pay his debts.

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    The line of communication between God and man is always open unless broken by man himself. We are, as it were, always in the presence of our Father in Heaven. Through His Holy Spirit, God is with us always and everywhere.

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    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.

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