“I believe it is of particular importance in our day, when Satan is raging in the hearts of men in so many new and subtle ways, that our choices and decisions be made carefully, consistent with the goals and objectives by which we profess to live. We need unequivocal commitment to the commandments and strict adherence to sacred covenants. When we allow rationalizations to prevent us from temple endowments, worthy missions, and temple marriage, they are particularly harmful. It is heartbreaking when we profess belief in these goals yet neglect the everyday conduct required to achieve them.” MenWayNeedsBelieveHeartMadeChoicesBeliefI BelieveGoalDecisionAchieveParticularCommitmentImportanceSacredEverydayWorthyMissionsRageObjectivesSatanConsistentSubtleTemplesNeglectCommandmentsStrictCovenantHeartbreakingOur ChoicesEndowmentAdherenceGoals And ObjectivesUnequivocalChoices And DecisionsTemple Marriage Author:Quentin L. Cook
“Even worthwhile endeavors need evaluation in order to determine if they have become distractions from the best goals.” IfsNeedsOrderGoalDetermineEndeavorDistractionWorthwhileEvaluation Author:Quentin L. Cook
“Our doctrinal obligation is to our own ancestors. This is because the celestial organization of heaven is based on families. The First Presidency has encouraged members, especially youth and young single adults, to emphasize family history work and ordinances for their own family names or the names of ancestors of their ward and stake members. We need to be connected to both our roots and branches. The thought of being associated in the eternal realm is indeed glorious.” NeedsFirstsYoungNamesHeavenYouthMembersEternalAdultsRootsOrganizationConnectedObligationRealmsGloriousBranchesStakesAncestorPresidencyCelestialFamily HistoryOrdinancesFamily NameRoots And Branches Author:Quentin L. Cook
“The need for civility in society has never been more important. The foundation of kindness and civility begins in our homes. It is not surprising that our public discourse has declined in equal measure with the breakdown of the family. The family is the foundation for love and for maintaining spirituality. The family promotes an atmosphere where religious observance can flourish. There is indeed beauty all around when there's love at home.” NeedsImportantHomeSpiritualityReligiousKindnessEqualFoundationAtmosphereSurprisingDiscourseMaintainingCivilityBreakdownObservancePublic Discourse Author:Quentin L. Cook