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True friendship is like the asphalt of life. It fills in the potholes and makes the journey smooth.
Richard G. Scott
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Richard G. Scott
Age: 86 †
Born: 1928
Born: November 7
Died: 2015
Died: September 22
Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
Pocatello
Idaho
Richard Gordon Scott
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Feelings of bitterness and dissatisfaction feed upon themselves and give place to thoughts and acts of unkindness, criticism, and eventually even hatred. Criticism is often motivated by a desire to rationalize one's own shortcomings and to justify termination of sacred marriage covenants.
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In quiet moments when you think about it, you recognize what is critically important in life and what isn't. Be wise and don't let good things crowd out those that are essential.
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A tranquil conscience invites freedom from anguish, sorrow, guilt, shame, and self-condemnation. It provides a foundation for happiness. It is a condition of immense worth.
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Express gratitude for what your spouse does for you. Express that love and gratitude often.
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If one of you has seriously sinned, repent-now. It is not good to violate the commandments of the Lord. It is worse to do nothing about it. Sin is like cancer in the body. It will never heal itself. It will become progressively worse unless cured through the medicine of repentance.
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Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with friends, values, and truths that can be called upon anytime, anywhere in the world.
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A sense of humor is an escape valve for the pressures of life.
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Our Heavenly Father did not put us on earth to fail but to succeed gloriously.
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While there are many things you can do to help a loved one in need, there are some things that must be done by the Lord.
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As you live high standards publicly and privately, and even under great pressure adhere to them, you raise the vision of others.
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I have never been sorry when I stood for what was right-even against severe criticism.
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If you are ensnarled in pornography, make a total commitment to overcome it now. Find a quiet place pray urgently for help and support. Be patient and obedient. Don't give up.
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The most difficult is the first family, to bring someone out of the world.
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You are making better progress than you realize.
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Faith and character are intimately related. Faith in the power of obedience to the commandments of God will forge strength of character available to you in times of urgent need.
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Your agency, the right to make choices, is not given so that you can get what you want. This divine gift is provided so that you will choose what your Father in Heaven wants for you. That way He can lead you to become all that He intends you to be.
Richard G. Scott
A quiet impression could be a personal instruction from the Lord. It is personal and private. It comes from the Lord. Why is it important to keep sacred writings private? Because then He will give us more.
Richard G. Scott
When revelation comes write it down.
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A key to improved prayer is to learn to ask the right questions. Consider changing from asking for the things you want to honestly seeking what He wants for you. Then as you learn His will, pray that you will be led to have the strength to fulfill it.
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When I marry, it will be to a faithful returned missionary in the Temple.
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