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Those of you who have fallen prey to any kind of addiction, there is hope because God loves all of His children

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M. Russell Ballard
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: October 8
Businessperson
Salt Lake City
Utah
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Remember, young men, that purity precedes power. The Lord said, 'But purify your hearts before me and then go ye into all the world, and preach my gospel unto every creature who has not received it' (D&C 112:28). Missionaries discover this very early in their missions and make every effort to be worthy so they can serve with power.
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The Lord does not want us to miss supper. In fact, He has a great feast prepared for those who return clean and pure through the door.
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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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Do not shift your focus from serving others to focusing exclusively on school, work, or social activities.
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If we are one in purpose, spirit, principle and faith, then it doesn't really matter if we are always of the same opinion. Opinions change and can be easily altered by time, experience, and circumstance. But principles, purposes, spirituality, and faith are enduring values that can bind us as one despite disagreement or dispute.
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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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We need to commit to serve the Lord and our communities with the same diligence and faith that the pioneers had. We must ever be on our guard that we do not become casual in keeping God's commandments, in abiding by His laws, and in being honest and trustworthy in all that we do.
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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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Spend your energy on things that make a difference.
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Members are more likely to seek counsel from leaders from whom they feel sincere love emanating.
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This is God's work, and God's work will not be frustrated. But there is still much to be done.
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Sacrifice is a demonstration of pure love.
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We each shape our own life, and the shape of it is determined largely by our attitude.
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When we learn to expect more success than failure in life, we soon will develop an attitude of success.
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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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...We need to strive to keep things in proper balance. Good balance comes in doing things in a timely way and in not procrastinating our preparation or waiting to fulfill our responsibilities until the last minute.
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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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