But one thing is certain: the commandments have not changed. Let there be no mistake about that. Right is still right. Wrong is still wrong, no matter how cleverly cloaked in respectability or political correctness. We believe in chastity before marriage and fidelity ever after. That standard is an absolute standard of truth. It is neither subject to public opinion polls nor dependent upon situation or circumstance. There is no need to debate it or other gospel standards.
M. Russell BallardDo not shift your focus from serving others to focusing exclusively on school, work, or social activities.
M. Russell BallardWe can all be more consistently involved in missionary work by replacing our fear with real faith.
M. Russell BallardMany council leaders and members will be surprised to discover how much more focused their work will become when they examine it through the lens of saving souls through the mission of the Church.
M. Russell BallardWe must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.
M. Russell BallardThere is no one perfect way to be a good mother... Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children... What matters is that a mother loves her children deeply and, in keeping with the devotion she has for God and her husband, prioritizes them above all else.
M. Russell Ballard