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(10/24/04)
"It is not an easy thing for us to defend the position that bothers so
many others. But, brethren and sisters, never be ashamed of the gospel
of Jesus Christ. Never apologize for the sacred doctrines of the
gospel. Never feel inadequate and unsettled because you cannot explain
them to the satisfaction of all who might enquire of you. Do not be
ill at ease or uncomfortable because you can give little more than
your conviction." - Boyd K. Packer, "The
Peaceable
Followers of Christ," Ensign, April 1998, p. 67
(10/25/04)
"Because of the temptation to intellectual pride, always remember that
the sun rises and shines on gentle and simple alike, so the light of
truth beams as directly upon the simplest and humblest of God's
children as upon you. Do not, therefore, be ashamed of spiritual
truths, Do not reject them or think you must amend them because they
are common to you and to those who have not had the advantage of
higher education. Be not ashamed of Jesus Christ because the poor
believe in him and some of the mighty of the world do not. Do not let
your scientific intellect discard truths merely because they are not
subject to demonstrable proof. Open your hearts and souls so that you
may have understanding of spiritual truth. Your natural associations
will be with persons of culture, but keep close to those who have warm
hearts, character, faith and testimony. Devote yourselves to the calls
that shall come to you in life to render service to others and service
to God." - Howard W. Hunter, BYU Speeches of the Year, 1960
(10/26/04)
"Elder Delbert L. Stapley, who served as a member of the Council of
the Twelve a number of years ago, quoted Paul in his epistle to the
Romans: 'For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the
power of God unto salvation.' Then Elder Stapley added: 'If we are not
ashamed of the gospel of Christ, then we should not be ashamed to live
it. And if we are not ashamed to live it, then we should not be
ashamed to share it.'" - Thomas S. Monson, "That All May Hear,"
Ensign, May 1995, p. 4
1/14/17
True
disciples
of Christ are not looking to make excuses for the doctrine when it
doesn’t fit the world’s current concepts. Paul was another valiant
disciple, boldly proclaiming that he was “not ashamed of the gospel of
Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that
believeth.” True disciples represent the Lord when it may not be
convenient to do so. True disciples desire to inspire the hearts of
men, not just impress them. – Gregory
A. Schwitzer, “Let
the
Clarion Trumpet Sound,” Ensign (CR) November 2015