A God who makes no demands, is the functional equivalent of a God who does not exist.

As men of the priesthood, we have an essential role to play in society, at home, and in the Church. But we must be men that women can trust, that children can trust, and that God can trust.

Many things are good, many are important, but only a few are essential.

Any pain entailed in repentance will always be far less than the suffering required to satisfy justice for unresolved transgression.

Moral discipline is the consistent exercise of agency to choose the right because it is right, even when it is hard.

By "moral discipline," I mean self-discipline based on moral standards. Moral discipline is the consistent exercise of agency to choose the right because it is right, even when it is hard. It rejects the self-absorbed life in favor of developing character worthy of respect and true greatness through Christlike service.

You cannot lift others to virtue on the one hand if you are entertaining vice on the other.