Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Bensonwas an American farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as United States Secretary of Agriculture during both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower and as thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom 1985 until his death in 1994. He was the last president of the LDS Church born in the 19th century...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionLeader
Date of Birth4 August 1899
CountryUnited States of America
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I have a vision of homes alerted, of classes alive, and of pulpits aflame with the spirit of Book of Mormon messages.
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The Book of Mormon Is the Word of God.
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There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of Christ through the Book of Mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not.
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Reading the Book of Mormon is one of the greatest persuaders to get men on missions.
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The Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention.
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In this age of the electronic media and the mass distribution of the printed word, God will hold us accountable if we do not now move the Book of Mormon in a monumental way.
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I challenge those who are in business and other professions to see that there are copies of the Book of Mormon in their reception rooms.
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I love all our Father's children of every color, creed, and political persuasion.
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I am grateful my own eternal companion served a mission in Hawaii before we were married in the Salt Lake Temple, and I am pleased that I have had three granddaughters serve full-time missions.
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One of the joys of working with boys is that you get your pay as you go along. You can observe the results of your leadership daily... Such satisfaction cannot be purchased at any price; it must be earned.
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I testify to you that God's pay is the best pay that this world or any other world knows anything about.
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Surely no child should fear his own father - especially a priesthood father. A father's duty is to make his home a place of happiness and joy.
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Some men are willing to die for their faith, but they are not willing to fully live for it. Christ both lived and died for us.
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If someone wants to marry you outside the temple, whom will you strive to please - God or a mortal? If you insist on a temple marriage, you will be pleasing the Lord and blessing the other party.