“The essential thought must ever be that a man does not, except in his spiritual infancy, accept a statement merely because the Church or someone in authority declares it correct, but because, under mature examination, it is found to be true and right and worthwhile.” MenDoeSpiritualFoundChurchAcceptingEssentialsAuthorityStatementsBeing TrueMatureWorthwhileExaminationInfancy Book:Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Source: Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
“Spiritual power is generated within temple walls, and sent out to bless the world ... Every home penetrated by the temple spirit enlightens, cheers, and comforts every member of the household. The peace we covet is found in such homes. Indeed, when temples are on earth, the whole world shares measurably in the issuing light; when absent, the hearts of men become heavy, as if they said, with the people of Enoch's day, 'Zion is fled'" (See Moses 7:69).” PeopleIfsMenWorldHeartSaidWholeHomeLightEarthSpiritualSpiritFoundShareWallComfortMembersHeavyWhole WorldTemplesBlessCheerHouseholdThey SaidAbsentEnlighteningMosesSpiritual PowerZion Author:John Andreas Widtsoe
“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.” MenHumansGovernmentHappensAgeLawPurposeOrderUniverseFoundProductsEternalEternityIntelligentPlanningThings HappenImperfectionImperfectReignDominationSurpassingOrderliness Author:John Andreas Widtsoe
“There is a purpose in life--to raise men nearer to the likeness of God. Whoever seeks that ideal, daily, finds joy; and in no other way can true joy be found.” MenWayJoyPurposeFoundIdealsRaisesPurpose Of LifeTrue Joy Author:John Andreas Widtsoe
