If you have seen one of the temples at night, fully lighted, you know what an impressive sight that can be. The house of the Lord, bathed in light, standing out in the darkness, becomes symbolic of the power and the inspiration of the gospel of Jesus Christ standing as a beacon in a world that sinks ever further into spiritual darkness.
Boyd K. PackerThere is also an age-old excuse: โThe devil made me do it.โ Not so! He can deceive you and mislead you, but he does not have the power to force you or anyone else to transgress or to keep you in transgression.
Boyd K. PackerIf you understand the great plan of happiness and follow it, what goes on in the world will not determine your happiness.
Boyd K. PackerIf our view is limited to mortal life, some things become unbearable because they seem so unfair and so permanent.
Boyd K. PackerYou must know that baptism for someone who is dead is quite as essential as baptism for some one who is living.
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