The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.
Ezra Taft BensonHow vital are motherโs influence and teaching in the home-and how apparent when neglected!
Ezra Taft BensonClean hearts and healthful food, exercise, early sleep and fresh air, wholesome recreation and meditation combined with optimism that comes from fighting for the right and knowing you'll eventually win for keeps - this is the tonic every true Christian patriot needs and deserves.
Ezra Taft BensonOur wise founders seemed to understand, better than most of us, our own scripture, which states that โit is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority โฆ they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion.โ
Ezra Taft BensonOne of the cardinal sins in our country is profanity -- the taking of the name of the Lord in vain. Reverence for the name of Deity is enjoined in holy writ. Jesus made this clear when teaching His disciples to pray. He said, addressing the Father, "Hallowed be thy name: (see Matthew 6:9). Blaspheming the name of God separates man from his Creator."
Ezra Taft Benson