Joseph B. Wirthlin
Joseph B. Wirthlin
Joseph Bitner Wirthlinwas an American businessman, religious leader and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was sustained to the Twelve on October 4, 1986, and ordained an apostle on October 9, 1986, by Thomas S. Monson. He became an apostle following the death of church president Spencer W. Kimball. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Wirthlin was accepted by the church membership as a prophet,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth11 June 1917
CountryUnited States of America
The people who misuse the Sabbath lose the blessings of spiritual food and growth promised to those who keep this commandment.
We know that we are often judged by the company we keep. We know how influential classmates, friends, and other peer groups can be. If any of our companions are prone to be unrighteous in their living, we are better off seeking new associations immediately.
Building our homes as fortresses of righteousness for protection from the world takes constant labor and diligence.
The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper and advocate.
While we yearn for peace, we live in a world burdened with hunger, pain, anguish, loneliness, sickness, and sorrow.
The gift of the Holy Ghost, which is the right to receive the Holy Ghost as a constant companion, is obtained only upon condition of faith in Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion, and the laying on of hands by authorized servants endowed with the Melchizedek Priesthood.
It is not hard for me to remember when I was in college. I loved many things about college life: I loved learning. I loved the comradery. And I loved football.
Expressions of solemn testimony have long been important to the children of God upon the earth.
Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!
We should learn to be patient with ourselves. Recognizing our strengths and our weaknesses, we should strive to use good judgment in all of our choices and decisions, make good use of every opportunity, and do our best in every task we undertake. We should not be unduly discouraged nor in despair at any time when we are doing the best we can. Rather, we should be satisfied with our progress even though it may come slowly at times.
Every home is a house of learning either for good or otherwise.
When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father's children, we do it unto Him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Though we live in the world, we must not be of the world.
We don't have to be perfect today. We don't have to be better than someone else. All we have to do is to be the very best we can.