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What we need is a royal army of returned missionaries reenlisted into service.

L. Tom Perry

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L. Tom Perry
Age: 92 †
Born: 1922
Born: August 5
Died: 2015
Died: May 30
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Utah
Lowell Tom Perry
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Strong, proactive obedience is anything but weak or passive. It is the means by which we declare our faith in God and qualify ourselves to receive the powers of heaven. Obedience is a choice. It is a choice between our own limited knowledge and power and God’s unlimited wisdom and omnipotence.
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Enduring to the end is definitely not a do-it-yourself project.
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We must not pick and choose which commandments we think are important to keep but acknowledge all of God’s commandments. We must stand firm and steadfast, having perfect confidence in the Lord’s consistency and perfect trust in His promises.
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Today's complexities demand greater simplicity.
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The world changes constantly and dramatically, but God, His commandments, and promised blessings do not change.
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The only shortage we have today is the shortage we have between our own two ears.
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One of the better ways to simplify our lives is to follow the counsel we have so often received to live within our income, stay out of debt, and save for a rainy day. We should practice and increase our habits of thrift, industry, economy, and frugality. Members of a well-managed family do not pay interest they earn it.
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Be certain that you easily clear the minimum standards for service as a missionary and that you are continually raising the bar.
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A good character is something you must make for yourself. It cannot be inherited from parents.
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