“When we ponder that vast throng who have died honorably defending home and hearth, we contemplate those immortal words, 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' The feelings of heartfelt gratitude for the supreme sacrifice made by so many cannot be confined to a Memorial Day, a military parade, or a decorated grave.” MenMadeFeelingsHomeGreaterSacrificeMilitaryGratitudeDiedLaysSupremeGravesImmortalContemplatingMemorialConfinedPonderingHeartfeltParadesMemorial DayGreater LoveHeartfelt Gratitude Author:Thomas S. Monson
“We laugh, we cry, we work, we play, we love, we live. And then we die. ... And dead we would remain but for one Man and His mission, even Jesus of Nazareth. ... With all my heart and the fervency of my soul, I lift up my voice in testimony as a special witness and declare that God does live. Jesus is His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Redeemer; He is our Mediator with the Father. He it was who died on the cross to atone for our sins. He became the firstfruits of the Resurrection. Because He died, all shall live again.” MenHeartDoeSoulPlayDiesFatherJesusVoiceSinLaughingSpecialCrySonMy HeartCrossesDiedMissionsFleshMy SoulWitnessLiftsLife And DeathOne ManResurrectionTestimonyCrucifixionRedeemerFerventMediatorsNazarethGreat Christian Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Should there be anyone who feels he is too weak to do better because of that greatest of fears, the fear of failure, there is no more comforting assurance to be had than the words of the Lord: 'My Grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them' (Ether 12:27)” IfsMenFeelsShouldStrongLordGraceWeakHumbleSufficientHave FaithAssuranceComfortingFear Of Failure Author:Thomas S. Monson
“God left the world unfinished; the pictures unpainted, the songs unsung, and the problems unsolved, that man might know the joys of creation.” KnowsMenWorldProblemMightJoySongLeftCreationUnfinished Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Loving service anonymously given may be unknown to man-but the gift and the giver are known to God.” MenMayGivenKnownGiver Author:Thomas S. Monson
“When we qualify for the help of the Lord, we can build boys, we can mend men, we can accomplish miracles in His holy service. Our opportunities are without limit.” MenHelpingOpportunityLordBoysHolyLimitsMiracleAccomplish Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Because sexual intimacy is so sacred, the Lord requires self-control and purity before marriage, as well as full fidelity after marriage... Tears inevitably follow transgression. Men, take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.” MenWellsSelfCareLordTearsSacredTake CareIntimacyPuritySelf ControlFidelityTransgressionBefore Marriage Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Like the vital rudder of a ship, we have been provided a way to determine the direction we travel. The lighthouse of the Lord beckons to all as we sail the seas of life. Our home port is the celestial kingdom of God. Our purpose is to steer an undeviating course in that direction. A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder—never likely to reach home port. To us comes the signal: Chart your course, set your sail, position your rudder, and proceed.” MenWayHas BeensHomePurposeCoursesLordSeaPositionDetermineKingdomsShipsSailSignalsKingdom Of GodCelestialPortSteersLighthouseLdsRudders Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Remember that ofttimes the wisdom of God appears as foolishness to men, but the greatest single lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and a man obeys, that man will always be right.” MenWisdomRememberSpeakLearningLessonsMortalityFoolishness Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.” MenGodCareWomenReligiousTearsTake CareWeepingCountingMormonism Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Man has made remarkable strides in conquering outer space, but how futile have been his efforts in conquering inner space- the space in our hearts and minds of men.” MenMindHeartHas BeensMadeSpaceEffortConquerRemarkableHeart And MindStrideOuter SpaceFutile Efforts Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Our challenge is to join forces of the old and the new- experience and experiment, history and destiny, the world of man and the new world of science- but always in accordance with the never-changing word of God.” MenWorldForceChallengesDestinyExperimentsWord Of GodNew WorldNew Experiences Author:Thomas S. Monson
“None of us makes it through this life without problems and challenges — and sometimes tragedies and misfortunes. After all, in large part we are here to learn and grow from such events in our lives. We know that there are times when we will suffer, when we will grieve, and when we will be saddened. However, we are told, “Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.” How might we have joy in our lives, despite all that we may face? Again from the scriptures: “Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you."” KnowsMenMaySometimesProblemMightFacesJoySufferingGrowsChallengesLordOur LivesEventsTragedyScriptureDespiteThis LifeGrievingMisfortunesCheerAdamDo Not FearSaddenedGood CheerProblems And Challenges Author:Thomas S. Monson
“In sickness, with its attendant pain, patience is required. If the only perfect man who ever lived-even Jesus of Nazareth-was called upon to endure great suffering, how can we, who are less than perfect, expect to be free of such challenges?” IfsMenPainSufferingJesusChallengesPerfectAdversityEndureSicknessPerfect ManNazareth Author:Thomas S. Monson
“I would hope that we would not lose the real objective of our cherished opportunities to serve. That objective, that eternal goal, is the same spoken of by the Lord and found in the Pearl of Great Price: "For behold, this is my work and my glory-to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." May we ever remember that the mantle of membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not a cloak of comfort but rather a robe of responsibility. Our duty, in addition to saving ourselves, is to guide others to the celestial kingdom of God.” MenMayRealRememberFoundOpportunityJesusGoalChristLosesChurchResponsibilityLordHe ManDutyComfortEternalGloryJesus ChristCharitySaintGuidesKingdomsObjectivesSavingImmortalityLatterPearlsKingdom Of GodEternal LifeCelestialCloaksRobesMembershipLatter DaysLatter Day Saints Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently. A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well.” ThinkingMenWellsRememberFacesDiesMoralPrinciplesLaughingVirtueDeterminationDignityCompromiseAttractiveWillingnessCowardApprovalConsensusHave Courage Author:Thomas S. Monson
“The greatest force in the world today is the power of God as it works through man.” MenWorldTodayForceWorld TodayPower Of God Author:Thomas S. Monson
“When we safeguard (the heavenly virtue of freedom), when we honor it, when we protect it, we will walk with Washington, we will pray with patriots, and we shall have peace on earth, good will to men.” MenEarthWalksVirtuePrayingHonorProtectHeavenlyPatriotGood WillPeace On Earth Author:Thomas S. Monson
“The passage of time has not altered the capacity of the Redeemer to change men’s lives. As he said to the dead Lazarus, so he says to you and me: “come forth.” Come forth from the despair of doubt. Come forth from the sorrow of sin. Come forth from the death of disbelief. Come forth to a newness of life. Come forth.” MenSaidSinDoubtSorrowDespairCapacityPassagesDisbeliefAlteredRedeemerPassage Of TimeNewnessLazarusNewness Of Life Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Who was this Man of sorrows, acquainted with grief? Who is the King of glory, this Lord of hosts? He is our Master. He is our Savior. He is the Son of God. He is the Author of our Salvation. He beckons, “Follow me.” He instructs, “Go, and do thou likewise.” He pleads, “Keep my commandments.” Let us follow Him. Let us emulate His example. Let us obey His word. By so doing, we give to Him the divine gift of gratitude.” MenGivingGriefLordExampleDivineSonMastersKingsSorrowGratitudeGlorySalvationSaviorHostCommandmentsFollow MeEmulate Author:Thomas S. Monson
“We must develop the capacity to see men not as they are at present but as they may become.” MenMayCapacity Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Let us open wide the windows of our hearts, that each family member may feel welcome and 'at home.' Let us open also the doors of our very souls, that the dear ________ may enter. Remember His promise: 'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him' (Revelation 3:20).” IfsMenFeelsHeartMaySoulHomeRememberVoiceDoorsPromiseMembersWindowDearWideWelcomeRevelationsFamily Members Author:Thomas S. Monson
“As we follow that Man of Galilee-even the Lord Jesus Christ-our personal influence will be felt for good wherever we are, whatever our callings.” MenJesusFeltChristLordInfluenceCallingJesus ChristLord Jesus ChristPersonal Influence Author:Thomas S. Monson
“I add my personal witness: Our missionaries are not salesmen with wares to peddle; rather, they are servants of the Most High God, with testimonies to bear, truths to teach, and souls to save. Each missionary who goes forth in response to a sacred call becomes a servant of the Lord whose work this truly is. Do not fear, young men, for He will be with you. He never fails. He has promised: "I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up"” MenHeartSoulHandsFacesYoungSpiritLeftLordTeachFailingMinesBearsAngelSacredAddResponseRoundsWitnessServantYoung ManYour FaceMissionaryTestimonySalesmanDo Not Fear Author:Thomas S. Monson
“One man said, "I looked at my brother through the microscope of criticism, and I said, "How coarse my brother is." Then I looked at my brother through the telescope of scorn, and I said, "How small my brother is." Then I looked into the mirror of truth and I said, "How like me my brother is."” MenSaidBrotherCriticismMirrorsLike MeMy BrotherOne ManScornTelescopesMicroscopesCoarse Author:Thomas S. Monson
“As the Christmas season envelops us with all its glory, may we, as did the Wise Men, seek a bright, particular star to guide us in our celebration of the Savior’s birth.” MenMayStarsWiseParticularBirthGlorySeasonsGuidesSaviorCelebrationChristmas Season Author:Thomas S. Monson
“God left the world unfinished for man to work his skill upon. He left the electricity in the cloud, the oil in the earth. He left the rivers unbridged and the forests unfelled and the cities unbuilt. God gives to man the challenge of raw materials, not the ease of finished things. He leaves the pictures unpainted and the music unsung and the problems unsolved, that man might know the joys and glories of creation.” KnowsMenWorldGivingProblemMightEarthJoyLeftChallengesCitiesCreationMaterialsSkillsGloryRiversCloudsFinishedOilForestsEaseElectricityUnfinishedRaw Materials Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Men and women of integrity, character, and purpose have ever recognized a power higher than themselves and have sought through prayer to be guided by that power. Such has it ever been. So shall it ever be.” MenCharacterPurposePrayerHigherIntegrityMen And WomenIntegrity Character Author:Thomas S. Monson
“No one has learned the meaning of living until he has surrendered his ego to the service of his fellow man. Service to others is akin to duty, the fulfillment of which brings true joy.” MenJoyDutyEgoFellowsFulfillmentFellow ManService To OthersTrue Joy Author:Thomas S. Monson
“A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder - never likely to reach home port. To us comes the signal: chart your course, set your sail, position your rudder, and proceed.” MenHomePurposeCoursesPositionShipsSailSignalsPortRudders Author:Thomas S. Monson
“A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well.” ThinkingMenWellsRememberFacesMoralCourageLaughingDignityCowardHave Courage Book:Live the Good Life Source: Live the Good Life
