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"If we could feel or were sensitive even in the slightest to the
matchless love of our Savior and his willingness to suffer for our
individual sins, we would cease procrastination and 'clean the
slate,' and repent of all our transgressions." — David B. Haight,
"Our
Lord
and Savior," "Ensign," May 1988, page 23
(10/24/99)
"The evidence is overwhelming and the need so critical for a
strong bond of respect and admiration in our homes. The trend is
growing more acute daily. Latter-day Saint parents must analyze
the foundation on which their homes are being built, for the rains
of evil are descending. Parents must prayerfully prepare for their
particular family needs." — "A Foundation Whereon Men Cannot
Fall," General Conference, April 1972
(10/25/99)
"The transformation of once-mighty man-made empires with such
speed and determination has released new springs of faith and hope
in the hearts of hundreds of millions of oppressed souls. Where
there was despair, now the bright light of freedom shines forth.
This only could have happened in such a miraculous way by the
intervening hand of the Almighty. Truly, 'the Lord is able to do
all things.'" — General Conference, April 1990
(10/26/99)
"Regular temple attendance is one of the simplest ways you can
bless those who are waiting in the spirit world. If you live near
a temple, partake of the opportunity to go often and regularly. If
you live some distance from a temple, plan excursions so that you,
too, might be uplifted and edified through this most satisfying
and much-needed labor of love." — "Personal Temple Worship,"
General Conference, April 1993
(10/27/99)
"Our most valuable worship experience in the sacrament meeting is
the sacred ordinance of the sacrament, for it provides the
opportunity to focus our minds and hearts upon the Savior and His
sacrifice." — "The Sacrament—And The Sacrifice," General
Conference, October 1989
(10/28/99)
"If we could feel or were sensitive even in the slightest to the
matchless love of our Savior and His willingness to suffer for our
individual sins, we would cease procrastination and 'clean the
slate' and repent of all of our transgressions." — General
Conference, April 1988
(10/29/99)
"The work we have been assigned to do has been placed by the
Almighty in the hands of a fearless leader. By your sustaining
with uplifted hands, you have pledged to follow our prophet. He is
the mouthpiece of the Lord." — General Conference, October 1980
(11/26/01)
"You young men are the protectors of your sisters and of the girls
with whom you associate. Your duty to them and to yourself is to
be morally clean and sexually pure before the Lord. Movies and
television scenes often imply moral cleanliness is old fashioned
and not in tune with this modern world, but commandments cut into
the stone tablets by the finger of God have not changed. The Lord
declared, 'Thou shalt not... commit adultery,' and later added,
'nor do anything like unto it.' (D&C
59:6.) The commandments are clear and understandable and
uncompromising." — David B. Haight, "A
Time for Preparation," "Ensign," Nov. 1991, p. 38
(9/12/02)
"The Book of Mormon substantiates the Bible in its teachings of
the Savior, speaks of Christ more than any other subject, and
teaches that our Savior is the Redeemer and Atoner of mankind,
constantly emphasizing that he is the central figure in God's plan
of salvation. This divine record makes converts to its message and
to his Church, which teaches it." — David B. Haight, "Joseph
Smith:
The Prophet (audio link)," Brigham Young University 1985-86
Devotional and Fireside Speeches
(7/10/03)
"One reason for the decline in moral values is that the world has
invented a new, constantly changing, and undependable standard of
moral conduct referred to as 'situational ethics.' Now individuals
define good and evil as being adjustable according to each
situation; this is in direct contrast to the proclaimed God-given
absolute standard: 'Thou shalt not!'—as in 'Thou shalt not steal'
(Exodus 20:15)." -- David B. Haight, "A Light unto the World,"
[Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1997], p. 162
(1/1/04)
"As I think of the world that I knew when I was young, the basics
that we talk about were in place then. With all of the things that
I've seen happen since I've lived upon the earth, nothing has come
along to change the basics. We now have the great ability to
communicate as rapidly as we do and in the various ways that we
do. We can travel faster--through the air, in automobiles, and so
on--but the basics, the eternal principles, haven't changed a
bit." - David B. Haight, "The
Basics
Have Not Changed," General Conference, April 1997
11/2/04
"Tomorrow is Easter! Christians everywhere will commemorate the
resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though the anniversary date
may not be accurate, the Easter season should inspire us to study
and reflect upon the infinite and eternal atonement of Christ-'the
firstfruits of them that slept' (1
Cor. 15:20). The resurrection of Jesus from the tomb is the
most glorious of all messages to mankind." - David B. Haight, "Our
Lord
and Savior," Ensign, May 1988, p. 22
(3/16/05)
"It is incumbent upon the members of the Church who have had the
gift of religious freedom to share this knowledge and testimony
with the peoples of the world. Do not underestimate the profound
influence-politically and socially-of the principles of the
restored gospel upon all of mankind." - David B. Haight, "Filling
the
Whole Earth," Ensign, May 1990, p. 24
(10/17/05)
"What a privilege and a blessing to be a small part of this great
work! With that heritage, however, comes a great responsibility.
The Lord needs messengers to match his message. He needs those who
are able to wield the mighty and eternal influence that he has
placed in their hands. In Section 88, where the Lord speaks of
hastening his work, he gives to the laborers of his kingdom a
commandment to 'prepare yourselves, and sanctify yourselves; yea,
purify your hearts, and cleanse your hands and your feet before
me, that I may make you clean' (D&C
88:74)." - David B. Haight, "A Light unto the World," p.68
2/20/06
"The Lord has placed in our hands the divine power and authority
to act in all things, to preach the gospel and perform the
ordinances of salvation by which men are sealed up into eternal
life. You are different from the rest of the world." - David B.
Haight, "The
Responsibility of Young Aaronic Priesthood Bearers," Ensign
(CR), May 1981, p.40
8/4/06
"Revelations to Joseph Smith expand mans knowledge that Jesus
Christ was crucified to save the world from sin, that through his
act of redemption all mankind will be resurrected from the grave
and given the possibility of eternal life if obedient to gospel
principles.
"We are taught further enlightenment on Jesus' statement 'In my
Fathers house are many mansions' (John
14:2). We learn not only of the degrees of glory and those
eligible, but that man should strive for the highest heaven which
is available, and is reachable only through obedience to all of
God's commandments. President George Albert Smith said: 'One of
the beautiful things to me in the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that
it brings us all to a common level. It is not necessary for a man
to be a president of a stake, or a member of the Quorum of the
Twelve, in order to attain a high place in the celestial kingdom.
The humblest member of the Church, if he keeps the commandments of
God, will obtain an exaltation just as much as any other man in
the celestial kingdom. The beauty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is
that it makes us all equal. ... As we keep the commandments of the
Lord ... we have equal opportunities for exaltation' (in
Conference Report, Oct. 1933, p. 25)." - David B. Haight, "Joseph
Smith the Prophet," Ensign (CR), November 1979, p.22
8/6/06
"'If a single man achieves the highest kind of love,' wrote
Mahatma Gandhi, 'it will be sufficient to neutralize the hate of
millions.' (Hermann Hagedorn, Prophet in the Wilderness: The Story
of Albert Schweitzer, New York: MacMillan Co., 1948, title page.)
"God does not love us because we are lovable, have a pleasing
personality or a good sense of humor, or at rare times show
exceptional kindness. In spite of who we are and what we have
done, God wants to pour out His love on us, for the unlovable are
also precious unto Him." - David B. Haight, "Love
All," Ensign (CR), November 1982, p.10
1/8/07
"Elder John A. Widtsoe made this remarkable statement: 'When the
history of human thought shall be written from the point of view
of temple worship, it may well be found that temples and the work
done in them have been the dominating influence in shaping human
thought from the beginning of the race. Even today,' he continued,
'political controversies are as nothing in determining the temper
of a people, as compared with religious sentiments and
convictions, especially as practiced in the temples of the
people.' ("Temple Worship," p. 52.)
"The salvation of our Heavenly Fathers children from Adam and Eve
to the present generation is the most important work in time and
eternity. Our joy—or our disappointment—in the eternities may
hinge on our willing participation in this great latter-day work."
- David B. Haight, "Personal
Temple Worship," Ensign (CR), May 1993, p.23
2/29/08
"A person who has developed spirituality may suffer deeply and
know frustration; but yet he is able to continue in showing forth
kindness and love because of a power that rises up from his
spiritual base that governs his actions and urges him to speak
with a new tongue (2
Ne. 31:14), as Nephi said, and to be his best despite
obstacles and setbacks." - David B. Haight, "Our
Lord and Savior," Ensign (CR), May 1988, p.21
4/30/09
"The Apostle Paul was fearless and never wavered in his testimony
of Jesus. His faith and determination lifted him from being a
tentmaker to become a teacher, a missionary, leader, and organizer
of Christian branches. He most certainly wasn't a ‘sissy’ nor
weak. People of great faith know what is right and do it. They
have uncompromised determination and commitment and are capable of
enduring pressure or hardship. Paul knew what was right, and you
know what is right. When you take courage like Paul and do what
you know is right, nothing will stop your progress but yourself."
- David B. Haight, “A Time for Preparation,” Ensign (CR), November
1991, p.36
6/30/09
“God accomplishes His purposes heart to heart. The prophet Nephi
helps us to understand this: ‘It is the love of God, which
sheddeth itself abroad in the hearts of the children of men;
wherefore, it is the most desirable above all things.’ (1 Ne.
11:22.)
“The depth and magnitude of God's love for all of
His children is emphasized in the writings of John: ‘For God so
loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting
life.’ (John 3:16.)” - David B. Haight, “Love All,” Ensign (CR),
November 1982, p. 10
2/17/10
“One of the most important lessons I have learned is that our
capacity as children of God becomes what it has to be. We should
never minimize or underestimate our ability to deal with
challenges placed before us. The size or complexity of challenges
need not be a cause for alarm or despair. Human potentiality is
perhaps the most squandered resource on earth, and possibly the
least tapped.” - David B. Haight, “My Neighbor—My Brother!,”
Ensign (CR), May 1987, p. 59
6/11/2011
"In the hearts of all mankind, of whatever race or station in
life, there are inexpressible longings for something they do not
now possess. This longing is implanted in man by a loving Creator.
"It is God’s design that this longing of the human heart should
lead to the one who alone is able to satisfy it. That fulness is
found only in Jesus the Christ, the Son of our Eternal Father in
Heaven. Paul declared, “For it pleased the Father that in him
should all fulness dwell.” (Col.
1:19.)" - David B. Haight, "Jesus
Is Our Savior," Ensign (CR) April 1982
8/2/11
He did not limit or say “all who are perfect come unto me” or just
the rich, or just the poor, or just the healthy, or those without
sin, or those who pray the longest, or just the sick. His
invitation is to all: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest,” comfort, peace; “for my
yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
His plea to all is to love God, love His children, keep His
commandments, and believe that Jesus is the Christ, born of God.
(See 1 Jn.
5:1–3.) - David B. Haight, "People
to People," Ensign (CR) October 1981
8/11/11
Besides loving
God, we are commanded to do what to many is a more difficult
commandment—to love all, even enemies, and to go beyond the
barriers of race or class or family relationships. It is
easier, of course, to be kind to those who are kind to
us—the usual standard of friendly reciprocity.
Then are we not commanded
to cultivate genuine fellowship and even a kinship with
every human being on earth? Whom would you bar from your
circle? We might deny ourselves a nearness to our Savior
because of our prejudices of neighborhood or possessions or
race—attitudes that Christ would surely condemn. Love has no
boundary, no limitation of good will. -
9/5/11
Young men are sowers. Young women are sowers. Who trains and
guides these sowers? Who points out to them which is the right
grain to place in the sower’s bag? Who teaches them how to place
the sower’s bag on their shoulders? Who teaches the young sower
going out into the field for the first time whether the season
is right, or how far to scatter the seed? Hopefully, a caring
father, a loving mother, teachers and quorums, or other loved
ones will guide their footsteps. - David
B. Haight, "
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