If you are burdened with depressing feelings of guilt or disappointment, of failure or shame, there is a cure.
Boyd K. PackerThe gospel teaches us to be happy, to have faith rather than fear, to find hope and overcome despair, to leave darkness and turn toward the light of the everlasting gospel.
Boyd K. PackerHis judgments are just; His mercy without limit; His power to compensate beyond any earthly comparison.
Boyd K. PackerAddiction has the capacity to disconnect the human will and nullify moral agency. It can rob one of the power to decide.
Boyd K. PackerTeach yourself and teach your families about the gift of the Holy Ghost and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. You will do no greater eternal work than within the walls of your own home.
Boyd K. PackerOne thing is very clear: the safest place and the best protection against the moral and spiritual diseases is a stable home and family. This has always been true; it will be true forever. We must keep that foremost in our minds. The scriptures speak of 'the shield of faith wherewith,' the Lord said, 'ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked' (D&C 27:17). This shield of faith is best fabricated in a cottage industry. While the shield can be polished in classes in the Church and in activities, it is meant to be handcrafted in the home and fitted to each individual.
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