General Priesthood Meeting
Elder Holland
the distinguishing feature of the church above all others: divine authority.
Without priesthood keys and authority there would be no church at all.
true meaning of priesthood: unending, unequal, constant capacity to bless.
Neil L Anderson
Beware the evil behind the smiling eyes.
Good comes from God, evil from the devil - but they are not equal powers fighting in the universe. Like the greatest army against toddlers in the nursery armed with water guns.
Satan has been given a position of power and influence in this world for a purpose.
Robert C Oaks
Who’s on the Lord side, who?
Now is the time to show
Too many that belong with us are not here.
How much more does the prophet need to say for us to consider ourselves warned?
President Faust
Mission was like a north star leading him into the other pursuits of his life.
Perseverence - key to success.
Exodus from Nauvoo - approx 60,000 people.
President Monson
From Shanendoah: “If we don’t try, then we don’t do. If we don’t do, then why are we here?”
President Hinckley
In answer to questions on Church’s stance on gambling:
Calvin Coolidge returned home from church. “What did the preacher talk about?” “Sin” “And what did he say about it?” “He was against it”
Gambling is simply a process that takes money and offers no fair return in goods or services.