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“Some things that are true are not very useful.”

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Boyd K. Packer was a renowned author. Born on September 10, 1924, he passed away on July 3, 2015. Packer was known for his profound insights into religion and moral philosophy. more

“I have a hard time with historians because they idolize the truth. The truth is not uplifting; it destroys. I could tell most of the secretaries in the church office building that they are ugly and fat. That would be the truth, but it would hurt and destroy them. Historians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.”

Should Hard Would Be Hurt Church Building Truth Is Office Ugly Fats Uplifting Hard Times Historian Secretary Office Buildings

Author:Boyd K. Packer

“Those who speak of blind obedience may appear to know many things, but they do not understand the doctrines of the gospel. There is an obedience that comes from a knowledge of the truth that transcends any external form of control. We are not obedient because we are blind, we are obedient because we can see.”

Knows May Form Speak Blind Doctrine Obedience Obedient Blind Obedience

Book:The shield of faith

Source: The shield of faith

“Teenagers also sometimes think, 'What's the use? The world will soon be blown all apart and come to an end.' That feeling comes from fear, not from faith. No one knows the hour or the day (see D&C 49:7), but the end cannot come until all of the purposes of the Lord are fulfilled. Everything that I have learned from the revelations and from life convinces me that there is time and to spare for you to carefully prepare for a long life.”

Thinking Knows World Long Ends Sometimes Use Feelings Purpose Hours Lord Teenager Revelations Convince I Have Learned Fulfilled Spares Long Life Fear Not

Author:Boyd K. Packer

“Repentance is the key with which we can unlock the prison from inside. We hold that key within our hands, and agency is ours to use it.”

Use Hands Keys Prison Agency Repentance

Author:Boyd K. Packer

“True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. Preoccupation with unworthy behavior can lead to unworthy behavior. That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel.”

Attitude Study Behavior Understood Stress Doctrine Unworthy Preoccupation

Book:The shield of faith

Source: The shield of faith

“Perhaps no other book has been denounced so vigorously by those who have never read it as has the Book of Mormon.”

Has Beens Book

Author:Boyd K. Packer

“Dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.”

Trials Witness Disputes

Author:Boyd K. Packer

“Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.”

Remember Sin Lord Forgiven

Author:Boyd K. Packer

“Like most things of great worth, knowledge which is of eternal value comes only through personal prayer and pondering. These, joined with fasting and scripture study, will invite impressions and revelations and the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. This provides us with instruction from on high as we learn precept upon precept.”

Spirit Values Prayer Study Holy Eternal Scripture Impression Holy Spirit Revelations Invites Instruction Pondering Fasting Whispering Scripture Study

Author:Boyd K. Packer

“Despite the opposition, trials, and temptations, you need not fail or fear.”

Needs Failing Trials Despite Temptation Opposition Trials And Temptations

Author:Boyd K. Packer

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