Scouting teaches a boy to take care of himself and stand on his own two feet.

You are free to choose, but you are not free to alter the consequences of your decisions.

If we love God, do His will, and fear His judgment more than men's, we will have self-esteem.

Have you ever asked yourself why one person is honorable and another dishonorable; why one is honest, another dishonest; why one is moral, another immoral? Most individuals do not intend to be dishonest, dishonorable, or immoral. They seem to allow their characters to erode by a series of rationalizations, lies, and compromises. Then when grave temptation presents itself, they haven't the strength of character to do what they know to be right.

It is not enough simply to try to resist evil or empty our lives of sin. We must also fill our lives with righteousness

Give me a young man who has kept himself morally clean and has faithfully attended his church meetings. Give me a young man who has magnified his priesthood and has earned the Duty of God Award and is an Eagle Scout. Give me a young man who is a Seminary graduate and has a burning testimony of the Book of Mormon. Give me such a young man, and I will give you a young man who can perform miracles for the Lord in the mission field and throughout his life.

A father’s duty is to make his home a place of happiness and joy.