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 greater the measure of our love, the greater is our joy.
In the lonely hours, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about eternal things. I have contemplated the comforting doctrines of eternal life.
The more sin is rationalized, the greater the possibility of destruction by Satan's wolves.
Jesus Christ is infinitely more than a great teacher and philosopher.
The consequences of ignoring the Lord and His prophets are certain and often accompanied by great sorrow and regret.
Joseph Smith was true to his calling and fulfilled his duty even in the face of severe persecution and great personal sacrifice.
The Spirit is as operative today in communicating the gospel to all who seek the truth as it was on the day of Pentecost anciently.
I love the German and the Swiss people for their many fine traits of character. I love their language that is so exacting and yet so expressive.
Some of the happiest people I know have none of the things the world insists are necessary for satisfaction and joy.
The light from the sun breaks through space, bathing our planet as it encircles the sun with life-giving warmth and light. Without the sun, there could be no life on this planet; it would be forever barren, cold, and dark.
God's commandments are not given to limit or punish us.
Remember this: debt is a form of bondage. It is a financial termite.
The Holy Ghost is a personage of Spirit: a separate and distinct member of the Godhead.
Integrity, a firm adherence to the highest moral and ethical standards, is essential to the life of a true Latter-day Saint.