“Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.” IfsPerfectionStriveThis LifeUnattainable Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“I know that each of us has much to do. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the tasks we face. But if we keep our priorities in order, we can accomplish all that we should. We can endure to the end regardless of temptations, problems, and challenges.” IfsKnowsFeelsShouldEndsSometimesProblemFacesOrderChallengesTasksEndureAccomplishPrioritiesTemptationOverwhelmedProblems And Challenges Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Love is the greatest of all the commandments-all others hang upon it. It is our focus as followers of the living Christ. It is the one trait that, if developed, will most improve our lives.” IfsChristLove IsFocusOur LivesFollowersTraitsCommandments Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“There is within each of us a divine spark of greatness. Who knows of what we are capable if we only try?” IfsKnowsTryingGreatnessDivineCapableSparks Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“If we only look around us, there are a thousand reasons for us not to be happy, and it is simplicity itself to blame our unhappiness on the things we lack in life. It doesn’t take any talent at all to find them. The problem is, the more we focus on the things we don’t have, the more unhappy and more resentful we become.” IfsLooksReasonProblemFocusTalentThousandBlameSimplicityUnhappyUnhappinessResentful Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Nothing you do makes much of a difference if you do not have charity. You can speak with tongues, have the gift of prophecy, understand all mysteries, and possess all knowledge; even if you have the faith to move mountains, without charity it won't profit you at all.... Without charity-or the pure love of Christ-whatever else we accomplish matters little. With it, all else becomes vibrant and alive.” IfsLittlesMatterMovingSpeakChristDifferencesAliveMysteryPureMountainCharityProfitAccomplishTongueProphecyPure LoveMove Mountains Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Daily prayers can help us keep on the path that leads to eternal life. We are very unlikely to stray if we offer a humble, simple prayer at least each morning and evening to express thanks and to seek divine guidance.” IfsLifeHelpingPrayerSimpleMorningPathDivineOffersEternalEternitySimplicityHumbleThanksEveningGuidanceDivinityUnlikelyEternal LifeDivine GuidanceDaily Prayer Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“If we approach adversities wisely, our hardest times can be times of greatest growth, which in turn can lead toward times of greatest happiness.” IfsTurnsGrowthApproachAdversityHardestHardest Times Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Brothers and sisters, if only we had more compassion for those who are different from us, it would lighten many of the problems and sorrows in the world today. It would certainly make our families and the Church a more hallowed and heavenly place.” IfsWorldDifferentProblemTodayChurchCompassionBrotherSorrowOur FamilyHeavenlyBrothers And SistersWorld Today Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“At the final day the Savior will not ask about the nature of our callings. He will not inquire about our material possessions or fame. He will ask if we ministered to the sick, gave food and drink to the hungry, visited those in prison, or gave succor to the weak. When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father’s children, we do it unto Him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” IfsChildrenAsksFatherJesusChristMaterialsDrinkCallingFameJesus ChristWeakEssenceSickPrisonFinalsPossessionHungryHeavenlySaviorReach OutHeavenly FatherMaterial PossessionsFood And Drink Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“All too often a family’s spending is governed more by their yearning than by their earning. They somehow believe that their life will be better if they surround themselves with an abundance of things. All too often all they are left with is avoidable anxiety and distress” IfsBelieveLeftReligiousAnxietySpendingAbundanceSurroundYearningDistressEarningSelf ReliancePreparedness Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Living the gospel does not mean the storms of life will pass us by, but we will be better prepared to face them with serenity and peace. 'Search diligently, pray always, and be believing,' the Lord admonished, 'and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly.'” IfsBelieveMeanDoeTogetherFacesWalksLordPrayingAll ThingsPreparedStormWorking TogetherSerenityStorms Of Life Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The truths of the gospel do not change. If you will follow the Christ, follow his prophet, and follow his Spirit, you will always choose the right. As a result of your wise choices, your testimony will grow stronger, and great blessings of joy, happiness, and peace will be yours.” IfsJoySpiritChoicesGrowsChristResultsWiseBlessingStrongerProphetTestimonyJoy HappinessWise Choices Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“In our own storms in life the Savior is our solace and our sanctuary. If we seek peace, we must come unto Him, the Man who suffered for mankind, who committed His life to healing the sick and comforting the disconsolate, is mindful of your sufferings, doubts, and heartaches. Living the gospel does not mean the storms of life will pass us by, but we will be better prepared to face them with serenity and peace.” IfsMenMeanDoeFacesSufferingHealingDoubtMankindHe ManSickPreparedCommittedStormHeartacheSaviorSerenityComfortingSanctuarySolaceStorms Of LifeHealing The Sick Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“If you feel that Heavenly Father is not listening to your petitions, ask yourself if you are listening to the cries of the poor, the sick, the hungry, and the afflicted all around you.” IfsFeelsAsksFatherPoorCryListeningSickHungryHeavenlyHeavenly FatherPetitions Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“I know why there must be opposition in all things. Adversity, if handled correctly, can be a blessing in our lives. We can learn to love it.” IfsKnowsOur LivesBlessingAll ThingsAdversityOpposition Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Lambs have little chance to follow the right path if the shepherds go astray.” IfsLittlesChancePathExampleLambsShepherdsRight Path Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“If television viewing choices serve as a valid measure of our society, they who choose evil surely are more numerous than they who choose good.” IfsChoicesEvilTelevisionOur Society Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
