“The scriptures, for example, discredit an ancient philosophy that has come back into vogue in our day-the philosophy of Korihor that there are no absolute moral standards, that "every man prospers according to his genius, and that every man conquers according to his strength; and whatsoever a man does is no crime" and "that when a man is dead, that is the end thereof".” MenDoeEndsPhilosophyMoralCrimeExampleGeniusStandardsAbsolutesAncientEvery ManScriptureConquerVogueDiscreditAbsolutismAncient Philosophy Author:D. Todd Christofferson
“The Church and the world and women are crying for men, men who are developing their capacity and talents, who are willing to work and make sacrifices, who will help others achieve happiness and salvation.” MenWorldHelpingChurchSacrificeAchieveTalentCryWillingCapacitySalvationHelping OthersDeveloping Author:D. Todd Christofferson
“A covenant is an agreement between God and man, an accord whose terms are set by God.” MenTermAgreementAccordCovenant Author:D. Todd Christofferson
“As days lengthen into weeks and months and even years of adversity, the hurt grows deeper. The Church cannot hope to save a man on Sunday if during the week it is a complacent witness to the crucifixion of his soul.” IfsMenYearsSoulGrowsHurtChurchWeekMonthsAdversityDeeperWitnessSundayComplacentCrucifixion Author:D. Todd Christofferson
“Good men sometimes make mistakes. A man of integrity will honestly face and correct his mistakes, and that is an example we can respect. Sometimes men try but fail. Not all worthy objectives are realized despite one’s honest and best efforts. True manhood is not always measured by the fruits of one’s labors but by the labors themselves–by one’s striving.” MenTryingSometimesFacesEffortMistakeFailingHonestExampleIntegrityLaborFruitStriveWorthyHonestlyObjectivesDespiteMaking MistakesGood ManManhoodBest EffortTrue ManMan Of Integrity Author:D. Todd Christofferson
“Integrity is fundamental to being men. Integrity means being truthful, but it also means accepting responsibility and honoring commitments and covenants.” MenMeanResponsibilityAcceptingIntegrityCommitmentFundamentalsTruthfulCovenantBeing MeBeing TruthfulAccepting Responsibility Author:D. Todd Christofferson
“We do not diminish the value of what women or men achieve in any worthy endeavor or career -- we all benefit from their achievements -- but still recognize that there is not a higher good than motherhood and fatherhood in marriage. There is no superior career, and no amount of money, authority or public acclaim can exceed the ultimate rewards of family.” MenStillsValuesCareersAchieveAmountHigherAuthorityAchievementBenefitsUltimateRewardsWorthyMotherhoodSuperiorsEndeavorFatherhoodDiminishExceedAcclaim Author:D. Todd Christofferson
“As men of the priesthood, we have an essential role to play in society, at home, and in the Church. But we must be men that women can trust, that children can trust, and that God can trust.” MenChildrenPlayHomeChurchRolesEssentialsBe A ManPriesthood Author:D. Todd Christofferson
