Ordinary men are given the authority of the priesthood. Worthiness and willingness - not experience, expertise, or education - are the qualifications for priesthood ordination.

Proclaiming the gospel is not an activity in which we periodically and temporarily engage.

Obedience to the law of chastity will increase our happiness in mortality and make possible our progress in eternity.

Asking in faith requires honesty, effort, commitment, and persistence.

Revelation is communication from God to His children on the earth and one of the great blessings associated with the gift and constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.

To those of you who pay your tithing, I commend you. To those of you who presently are not obeying the law of tithing, I invite you to consider your ways and repent. I testify that by your obedience to this law of the Lord, the windows of heaven will be opened to you. Please do not procrastinate the day of your repentance.

Ordinary people who faithfully, diligently, and consistently do simple things that are right before God will bring forth extraordinary results.