"I testify that neither Satan nor any other power can weaken or destroy your growing character. Only you can do that through disobedience. "Understand and apply this vital principle to your life: Your exercise of faith builds character. Fortified character expands your capacity to exercise greater faith. Thus, your confidence in making correct decisions is enhanced. And the strengthening cycle continues. The more your character is fortified, the more enabled you are to exercise the power of faith for yet stronger character."
Richard G. Scott, "Truth: The Foundation of Correct Decisions," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 92
"We . . . must be careful not to hinder, disregard, or quench the Spirit in our lives."The beckoning invitations of the world attempt to divert our attention from the strait and narrow path. The adversary labors to dull our sensitivity to the promptings of the Spirit, whether we are teenagers, young adults, or mature men and women. The role of the Spirit, the Holy Ghost, is essential in every season of our mortal lives."
Keith K. Hilbig, "Quench Not the Spirit Which Quickens the Inner Man," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 37
I like these comments because they reveal the importance of obedience. If we are obedient to the spirit that leads us to pray, we are much less likely to succumb to temptation. It's up to us to be ever vigilant and watchful of our thoughts, words, and deeds.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Character
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WOW! Nice to see you blogging again. I love it. Thanks for reminding me like you always do. I need you and love you.
You don't know me, but I know your sweet wife and others in her family. I just had to tell you that reading your blog today made me weep. It is so true.......now, if I can just remember it when I feel "there's just no hope."
"In your hands, you hold today.
In your dreams, you hold tomorrow.
In your faith and works, you hold eternity."
"Since immortality and eternal life constitute the sole purpose of life, all other interests and activities are but incidental thereto."
I'm not sure where I got these quotes, but I love collecting them and these are two of my favorite ones.
(thanks for putting up with my 'rambling'.
Bobbi
Once again, you inspire me and the world around. Thank you for sharing and for reminding me. When we are obedient it also requires much patience and sacrifice. (Remember that word? Ugh.) Thanks again, Owen.
O- Thanks again for sharing this kind of insight with us. It is (one of) the reason(s) that I linked to your blog, and one of the reasons you have cute little old ladies like my Mother (Bobbi) weeping.
I am certain I am going to hear about this sooner or later...
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