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Ezra Taft Benson quotes

American Leader August 4, 1899 – May 30, 1994

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Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He can deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their soals, and pour out peace. Ezra Taft Benson
The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature. Ezra Taft Benson
We urge you to do all within your talent and means to build the kingdom of God on Earth. Always strive to sustain, support and do what is best for the kingdom of God. Ezra Taft Benson
The devil knows that if the elders of Israel should ever wake up, they could step forth and help preserve freedom and extend the gospel. Therefore the devil has concentrated, and to a large extent successfully, in neutralizing much of the priesthood. He has reduced them to Sleeping Giants. Ezra Taft Benson
Think of the repentance that could take place with lives changed, marriages preserved, and homes strengthened, if pride did not keep us from confessing our sins and forsaking them. Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson quote: "The proud wish God would agree with them. They are not..."
The proud wish God would agree with them. They are not interested in changing their opinions to agree with God's. Ezra Taft Benson
One good yardstick as to whether a person might be the right one for you is this: in her presence, do you think your noblest thoughts, do you aspire to your finest deeds, do you wish you were better than you are? Ezra Taft Benson
Most of us think of pride as self-centeredness, conceit, boastfulness, arrogance, or haughtiness. All of these are elements of the sin, but the heart, or core, is still missing. The central feature of pride is enmity? enmity towards God and enmity toward our fellowmen. Ezra Taft Benson
While you are going through your trial, you can recall your past victories and coul the blessings that you do have with a sure hope of greater ones to allow if you are faithful. Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson quote: "True repentance involves a change of heart and not just a..."
True repentance involves a change of heart and not just a change of behavior. Ezra Taft Benson
A good name is still to be preferred over great riches. Especially it is to be preferred to the appearance of riches, aquired with nothing down and nothing to pay for 2 months. Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson quote: "It is the mark of a truly educated man to know what not to read."
It is the mark of a truly educated man to know what not to read. Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson quote: "When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes our quest,..."
When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes our quest, in that moment God will endow us with power. Ezra Taft Benson
There could not be a restoration of the gospel without freedom. God provided this country as the base of his operations in these the last days, a place where there would be freedom, where he could restore his gospel. Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson quote: "When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes a quest,..."
When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes a quest, in that movement God endows us with power. Ezra Taft Benson

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