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(1/5/97)
To some, the events unfolding in the world today are frightening. This
is not a
time to panic, but it is definitely a time to prepare. What can we do
to better
prepare ourselves for that which is at our doorstep? It is simple. We
need to
get back to basics and "learn obedience,." When we are obedient, we
follow the first principles of the gospel and place our faith in our
Lord and
Savior; we repent of our sins; we are baptized and receive the Holy
Ghost to
guide us. We read and ponder the scriptures, pray for direction in our
lives,
and look for ways to help others who are going through difficult times.
We share
the gospel with people living on earth and make it possible for saving
ordinances to be performed for those who have passed beyond the veil.
— Glenn
L. Pace, "Spiritual
Revival, " Ensign, November 1992
(2/5/02)
"To some, the events unfolding in the world today are frightening. This
is
not a time to panic, but it is definitely a time to prepare. What can
we do to
better prepare ourselves for that which is at our doorstep? It is
simple. We
need to get back to basics and 'learn obedience.' When we are obedient,
we
follow the first principles of the gospel and place our faith in our
Lord and
Savior; we repent of our sins; we are baptized and receive the Holy
Ghost to
guide us. We read and ponder the scriptures, pray for direction in our
lives,
and look for ways to help others who are going through difficult times.
We share
the gospel with people living on earth and make it possible for saving
ordinances to be performed for those who have passed beyond the veil."
— Glenn L. Pace, "Spiritual
Revival," Ensign, Nov. 1992, p. 12
(3/28/02)
"What credibility can possibly be given to a person who mocks beliefs
held
sacred by another? Anyone who would resort to these attacks unwittingly
discloses his or her true character--or lack of the same. As members of
the
Church, we are appalled by such attacks. Hopefully, however, they make
us more
sensitive and extra careful not to make light of the sacred beliefs of
other
denominations." — Glenn L.
Pace, "Follow
the Prophet," Ensign, May 1989, p. 26
(9/22/04)
"When we get emotionally and spiritually involved in helping a person
who
is in pain, a compassion enters our heart. It hurts, but the process
lifts some
of the pain from another. We get from the experience a finite look into
the
Savior's pain as He performed the infinite Atonement. Through the power
of the
Holy Ghost, a sanctification takes place within our souls and we become
more
like our Savior. We gain a better understanding of what was meant when
He said,
'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my
brethren, ye have
done it unto me.' (Matt.
25:40.)"
- Glenn L. Pace, "A
Thousand Times," Ensign, November 1990, p. 10
(5/30/05)
"Part of the reason the Savior
suffered in Gethsemane was so that he would have an infinite compassion
for us as we experience our trials and tribulations. Through his
suffering in Gethsemane, the Savior became qualified to be the perfect
judge. Not one of us will be able to approach him on the Judgment Day
and say, 'You don't know what it was like.' He knows the nature of our
trials better than we do, for he 'descended below them all.'" - Glenn
L. Pace, "Crying
with the Saints," Ensign, Sept. 1988, 71
9/21/06
"It may be an understatement to say the Lord's warnings have
begun. How are we responding to the cries for help from God's children?
Do we ask, 'Why don't you be more careful?' 'Why don't you mind the
Lord?' 'Our Church leaders have told you a thousand times to change
your behavior.'
"Prior to discussing how we should respond, I would like to suggest, in
todays vernacular, two attitude adjustments. First, we need to overcome
fatalism. We know the prophecies of the future. We know the final
outcome. We know the world collectively will not repent and
consequently the last days will be filled with much pain and suffering.
Therefore, we could throw up our hands and do nothing but pray for the
end to come so the millennial reign could begin. To do so would forfeit
our right to participate in the grand event we are all awaiting. We
must all become players in the winding-up scene, not spectators. We
must do all we can to prevent calamities, and then do everything
possible to assist and comfort the victims of tragedies that do
occur....
"The second attitude adjustment is to not allow ourselves to find
satisfaction in calamities of the last days. Sometimes we tend to take
joy in seeing the natural consequences of sin unfold. We might feel
some vindication for being ignored by most of the world and persecuted
and berated by others. When we see earthquakes, wars, famines, disease,
poverty, and heartbreak, we may be tempted to say, 'Well, we warned
them. We told them a thousand times not to engage in those activities.'
"We should take these proverbs to heart:
"'He that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.' (Prov. 17:5.)
"'Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad
when he stumbleth.' (Prov.
24:17.)" - Glenn L. Pace, "A
Thousand Times," Ensign (CR), November 1990, p.8
4/24/07
"The wonderful thing about knowing it is true is that you know
simultaneously that God the Father and Jesus Christ live and stand at
the head of this Church today. I gained that knowledge when I was 11,
and now I stand before you as an ordained especial witness of Jesus
Christ and testify it is true. I also testify that the Lord wants you
to know it is true, and He 'will [reveal] the truth of it unto you, by
the power of the Holy Ghost' (Moroni 10:4)." -
Glenn L. Pace, "Do
You Know?" General Conference, April 2007
4/18/10
"In spite of our knowledge
that wickedness never was happiness,
many tears are shed by Saints who are living the gospel, while laughter
seems more prominent in the lives of those living a rather worldly
life. The celestial happiness we seek does not come without effort. The
voguish phrase 'no pain, no gain' applies equally well to the things of
the Spirit. Sometimes in the midst of trials we cry out, 'What have I
done wrong to deserve this?' Often, tribulation comes into our lives
not because we are doing something wrong but because of what we are
doing right." - Glenn L. Pace, "Spiritual Plateaus," p. 87