The LDS Daily WOOL Archive©

(11/11/03)
"The word saint in Greek denotes "set apart, separate, [and] holy." (Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 5 vols. (1992), 3:1249.) If we are to be Saints in our day, we need to separate ourselves from evil conduct and destructive pursuits that are prevalent in the world.... If we are to be worthy Saints, we should minister to others and adhere to the Savior's admonition to love God and our fellowmen. " - Quentin L. Cook, "Are You a Saint?," General Conference, 5 October 2003

(6/28/04)
"Joy comes when we have the Spirit in our lives (see Alma 22:15 ). When we have the Spirit, we rejoice in what the Savior has done for us." - Quentin L. Cook, " Rejoice!" Ensign, November 1996, p. 28

10/31/07
"I know that many of you are concerned about raising your children during these difficult times and increasing their faith. When my wife and I were starting our family in the San Francisco Bay Area, we had that same concern. At a critical point our stake members were advised by Elder Harold B. Lee, then a member of the Twelve, that we could raise our families in righteousness if we would:

Follow the prophet.

Create the true spirit of the gospel in our hearts and homes.

Be a light to those among whom we live.

Focus on the ordinances and principles taught in the temple. (See D&C 115:5; Harold B. Lee, “Your Light to Be a Standard unto the Nations,” Ensign, Aug. 1973, 3–4.)"

Quentin L. Cook, "Live by Faith and Not by Fear," General Conference, 7 October 2007

11/13/08
"Regardless of our trials, with the abundance we have today, we would be ungrateful if we did not appreciate our blessings. Despite the obvious nature of the hardships the pioneers were experiencing, President Brigham Young talked about the significance of gratitude. He stated, 'I do not know of any, excepting the unpardonable sin, that is greater than the sin of ingratitude.'" - Quentin L. Cook, "Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time," General Conference, October 2008

12/31/09
“It has been suggested that what happens in a certain city stays in a certain city. I like the sign posted in Sevier County, Utah, which states, ‘What happens in Sevier County . . . you can share with your friends!!!’ When we realize that we are accountable to God, we see how foolish rationalizations can be. Those who rationalize remind us of little children who cover their eyes, convinced that if they can’t see us, we can’t see them. I would suggest that if we think about giving an accounting of our actions to the Savior, our rationalizations will be seen in their true light.” – Quentin L. Cook, “Stewardship—a Sacred Trust,” Ensign, November 2009

8/25/10
"The Savior's charge to His disciples to love one another—and the dramatic and powerful way He taught this principle at the Last Supper—is one of the most poignant and beautiful episodes from the last days of His mortal life.

"He was not teaching a simple class in ethical behavior. This was the Son of God pleading with His Apostles and all disciples who would come after them to remember and follow this most central of His teachings. How we relate and interact with each other is a measure of our willingness to follow Jesus Christ." - Quentin L. Cook, "We Follow Jesus Christ," Ensign (CR) May 2010

9/15/10
"Freedom and light have never been easy to attain or maintain. Since the War in Heaven, the forces of evil have used every means possible to destroy agency and extinguish light. The assault on moral principles and religious freedom has never been stronger.

"As Latter-day Saints, we need to do our best to preserve light and protect our families and communities from this assault on morality and religious freedom." - Quentin L. Cook, "Let There Be Light!" Ensign (CR) October 2010

11/8/11
Among the most frequently asked questions of Church leaders are, Why does a just God allow bad things to happen, especially to good people? Why are those who are righteous and in the Lord’s service not immune from such tragedies?

While we do not know all the answers, we do know important principles that allow us to face tragedies with faith and confidence that there is a bright future planned for each of us. Some of the most important principles are:

First, we have a Father in Heaven, who knows and loves us personally and understands our suffering perfectly.

Second, His Son, Jesus Christ, is our Savior and Redeemer, whose Atonement not only provides for salvation and exaltation but also will compensate for all the unfairness of life.

Third, the Father’s plan of happiness for His children includes not only a premortal and mortal life but also an eternal life as well, including a great and glorious reunion with those we have lost. All wrongs will be righted, and we will see with perfect clarity and faultless perspective and understanding. - Quentin L. Cook, "The Songs They Could Not Sing," Ensign (CR) October 2011

1/24/12
Sometimes, …great blessings come to those who are faithful. We should be grateful for all the tender mercies that come into our lives. We are unaware of hosts of blessings that we receive from day to day. It is extremely important that we have a spirit of gratitude in our hearts. - Quentin L. Cook, "The Songs They Could Not Sing," Ensign (CR) October 2011

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