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What matters most is what lasts the longest and families are forever.

M. Russell Ballard

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M. Russell Ballard
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: October 8
Businessperson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Families
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Forever
Lasts
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If your dream requires patience, give it.
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It may not always be easy, convenient, or politically correct to stand for truth and right, but it is the right thing to do. Always.
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Free and open expression coupled with visionary leadership generally encourages good decision-making.
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Friends and family are vitally important for an individual who is struggling to return to the gospel path. Those around such a person must refrain from judging. They must do all they can to show love.
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The important questions focus on what matters most-Heavenly Father's plan and the Savior's Atonement.
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The key [to sharing the gospel] is that you be inspired of God, that you ask Him for direction and then go and do as the Spirit prompts you.
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We cannot foresee what the Lord has in mind for us. Our only course of action is to be prepared and worthy for whatever he requires. We must govern our actions every day with our future in mind.
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Trust the Lord. He is the good shepherd. He knows His sheep. And His sheep know His voice.
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Members are more likely to seek counsel from leaders from whom they feel sincere love emanating.
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We cannot hope to build the Church and to bring hearts and souls to Christ without using every resource the Lord has given to help us take advantage of our opportunities and address the obstacles standing in our way.
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No matter how difficult the trial... we can take comfort in knowing that others before us have borne life's most grievous trials and tragedies by looking to heaven.
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Do not think that you are too busy to study the gospel.
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Proclaiming the gospel to all mankind is a fundamental part of the mission of the Church.
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One who lays claim to special privilege through the priesthood doesn't understand the nature of his authority.
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There is no problem in the family, ward, or stake that cannot be solved if we look for solutions in the Lord's way by counseling - really counseling - with one another.
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Family councils, led by righteous, loving parents who are striving to teach their children to love and respect each other, can make a difference in creating a sense of discipline, order and loving cooperation in the home.
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We must never ignore or pass by the prompting of the Spirit to render service to one another.
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We must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.
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We should seek at all times to purify ourselves and to lead such worthy lives that the Light of Christ emanates from us in all that we say and do.
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