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We should recognize that the Lord will speak to us through the Spirit in His own time and in His own way.

Dallin H. Oaks

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Dallin H. Oaks
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: August 12
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We are all preparing for things to come. That is the purpose of mortal life. ... We are all children of a Heavenly Father who has sent us to earth with the invitation to prepare for eternal life. Every choice, every experience, every repentance and reformation prepares us for what is to come.
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Fear not little flock do good let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail. . .Look unto me in every thought doubt not, fear not.
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We gain or strengthen a testimony by bearing it.
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There is not a right and a wrong answer to every question.
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If you are trying to live with and maintain ascendancy over same-gender attractions, the best way to do that is to have groups that define their members in terms other than same-gender attractions.
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It's amazing how much you can get done if you don't worry about who gets the credit.
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If we choose the wrong road, we choose the wrong destination.
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Our lives of service and sacrifice are the most appropriate expressions of our commitment to serve the Master and our fellowmen.
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The distinction between feelings or inclinations on the one hand, and behavior on the other hand, is very clear. It's no sin to have inclinations that if yielded to would produce behavior that would be a transgression. The sin is in yielding to temptation. Temptation is not unique. Even the Savior was tempted.
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Loving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ-just like the Master-will be firm in the truth.
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Alcohol is the number one addictive drug in our day.
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Healing blessings come in many ways, each suited to our individual needs, as known to Him who loves us best. Sometimes a ‘healing’ cures our illness or lifts our burden. But sometimes we are ‘healed’ by being given strength or understanding or patience to bear the burdens placed upon us.
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In the acquisition of Sacred knowledge, scholarship and reason are not alternatives to revelation. They are a means to an end, and the end is revelation from God.
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A good marriage does not require a perfect man or a perfect woman. It only requires a man and a woman committed to strive together toward perfection.
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Though we disagree, we should not be disagreeable.
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When we undertake to cover our sins, . . . behold, the heavens withdraw themselves the Spirit of the Lord is grieved and when it is withdrawn, Amen to the priesthood or the authority of that man
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Pray that you will have good and correct attitudes about all your experiences - be they good or bad.
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You can never get enough of what you don't need, because what you don't need won't satisfy you.
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Plan specifically so you can implement flexibly.
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The ultimate treasures on earth and in heaven are our children and our posterity.
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