The Savior’s words are simple, yet their meaning is profound and deeply significant. We are to love God and to love and care for our neighbors as ourselves. Imagine what good we can do in the world if we all join together, united as followers of Christ, anxiously and busily responding to the needs of others and serving those around us — our families, our friends, our neighbors, our fellow citizens.
M. Russell BallardThe Lord needs women who will step forward in righteousness and say, 'Here am I, send me.'
M. Russell BallardThe central activity of leadership is teaching - first by example, second by precept.
M. Russell BallardFree and open expression coupled with visionary leadership generally encourages good decision-making.
M. Russell BallardOf all the opportunities my priesthood authority affords, there is none grander than the privilege of being in one of our temples and representing the Master in officiating in the marriage of two of His worthy, righteous children.
M. Russell Ballard