Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon Bitner Hinckleywas an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom March 12, 1995, until his death. Considered a prophet, seer, and revelator by church members, Hinckley was the oldest person to preside over the church in its history...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth23 June 1910
CountryUnited States of America
Gordon B. Hinckley quotes about
felt life man touch
When you touch the life of a man of this generation, that influence is felt through generations yet to come.
cause god listen nations needed servants shake whatever
The Almighty, if necessary, may have to shake the nations to humble them and cause them to listen to the servants of the living God. Whatever is needed will come to pass.
afford avoid cannot filled filth filthy stay
We live in a world that is filled with filth and sleaze, a world that reeks of evil. You cannot afford that filthy poison to touch you. Stay away from it. Avoid it.
children citizens faith goodness greatest grow life seeing society
When all is said and done, the greatest satisfaction you'll have in this life as you grow old will be seeing your children grow in righteousness and faith and goodness as citizens of the society of which they are a part.
close converse experience men occasions presence presidents privilege reflected rewarding standing states united various
It has been my privilege on various occasions to converse with presidents of the United States and important men in other governments. At the close of each such occasion, I have reflected on the rewarding experience of standing with confidence in the presence of an acknowledged leader.
answer call children mother
My children are now all grown. Some are in their 60s. But when they call and I answer the phone, they say, 'How are you?' And before I can answer, they ask, 'Is Mother there?'
damaging goes good home letter mail receive regular week
My heart goes out to a missionary who does not receive regular mail from home. Generally, a letter once a week is a good rule. But on the other hand, too much mail can be damaging to a missionary's morale.
continue days establish honestly lord payment plead resolve saints
With all my heart, I plead with the Latter-day Saints to live honestly with the Lord in the payment of tithes and offerings. I plead with youth to establish this habit while you are still young and to resolve to continue with it all the days of your lives.
design remake women
Unfortunately, some women want to remake their husbands after their own design.
convert
Any investigator worthy of baptism becomes a convert worthy of saving.
higher nation rise strength
A nation will rise no higher than the strength of its homes.
anxious concern love speaks voices widows
There are widows who long for friendly voices and that spirit of anxious concern which speaks of love.
body god
Did you ever think that your body is holy? You are a child of God. Your body is His creation.
convert god
Every convert is a son or daughter of God.