Joseph B. Wirthlin

“Every person on the earth today lived at one time in heavenly realms. We walked with our Heavenly Father. We knew Him. We heard His voice. We loved Him.”

“Logic itself affirms that a loving Heavenly Father would not abandon His children without providing a way for them to learn of Him.”

“The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper and advocate.”

“There are many reasons our prayers may lack power. Sometimes they become routine. Our prayers become hollow when we say similar words in similar ways over and over so often that the words be...”

“Priesthood lessons are regularly devoted to topics of family leadership, and quorum leaders everywhere are feeling more and more their responsibility to teach and train their quorum members...”

“Sadly, many in our world today encourage idleness, especially in the form of mindless, inane entertainment that is on the Internet, on television, and in computer games.”

“For each human being, time is a necessary resource. It can neither be ignored nor changed.”

“Modern medicine uses imaging 'windows' such as magnetic resonance imaging scanners to bring into view otherwise unseen vital information that skilled physicians can use for the benefit of th...”

“A certain amount of impatience may be useful to stimulate and motivate us to action. However, I believe that a lack of patience is a major cause of the difficulties and unhappiness in the wo...”

“A testimony of the truth of the gospel does not come the same way to all people. Some receive it in a unique, life-changing experience. Others gain a testimony slowly, almost imperceptibly u...”

“To me, integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences. It means being righteous from the very depth of our soul, not only in our actions but, m...”

“A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.”

“Sin may result from activities that begin innocently or that are perfectly legitimate in moderation, but in excess they can cause us to veer from the straight and narrow path to our destruct...”

“At the final day, the Savior will not ask about the nature of our callings. He will not inquire about our material possessions or fame. He will ask if we ministered to the sick, gave food an...”

“My parents taught me to react quickly when temptation comes and to say 'No!' instantly and emphatically. I recommend that same counsel to you. Avoid temptations.”

“Most of us don't mind doing what we ought to do when it doesn't interfere with what we want to do, but it takes discipline and maturity to do what we ought to do whether we want to or not.”

“Through the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord has established His Church once again among men.”

“The Prophet Joseph Smith lived in troubled times.”

“We are commanded to seek out those who are lost. We are to be our brother's keeper.”

“Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years.”