Belief, humble belief, is the foundation of all righteousness and the beginning of spiritual progression. It goes before good works, opens the door to an eternal store of heavenly truth, and charts the course to eternal life. . . . Belief is the brilliant beacon that marks the course through the waves and woes of the world to that celestial harbor where rest and safety are found.
Bruce R. McConkieI think that people who study the scriptures get a dimension to their life that nobody else gets and that canโt be gained in any way except by studying the scriptures. Thereโs an increase in faith and a desire to do whatโs right and a feeling of inspiration and understanding that comes to people who study the gospelโmeaning particularly the Standard Worksโand who ponder the principles, that canโt come in any other way
Bruce R. McConkieSalvation in its true and full meaning is synonymous with exaltation or eternal life and consists in gaining an inheritance in the highest of the three heavens within the celestial kingdom. With few exceptions this is the salvation of which the scriptures speak. It is the salvation which the saints seek. (Mormon Doctrine, 2nd ed., Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966, p. 670.)
Bruce R. McConkieWe cannot survive spiritually with one foot in the Church and the other in the world.
Bruce R. McConkieThe most important single thing that any Latter-day Saint ever does in this world is to marry the right person, in the right place, by the right authority.
Bruce R. McConkieMusic is given of God to further his purposes. Sweet melodies mellow the souls of men and help prepare them for the gospel. After men receive the truth, songs of praise to Deity help to sanctify and cleanse their souls.
Bruce R. McConkieSalvation is in Christ, not the Holy Ghost; our Blessed Lord redeemed us and the Holy Ghost is his messenger to carry the message of redeeming grace into the hearts of men. Thus, the joyous words spoken by the Holy Ghost are in reality the words of Christ. The Spirit is simply the one who delivers the word.
Bruce R. McConkie