Russell M. Nelson Quotes

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Russell M. Nelson

Profession : Clergyman

Birth : September 9, 1924

When I had to make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, 'What sign do I want to give to God?' That question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear.

Russell M. Nelson

My concern is that contention is becoming accepted as a way of life.

Russell M. Nelson

We teach that God's love for His children is infinite.

Russell M. Nelson

While musical experts of the world focus on what choir members can do, I would like to focus on what choir members can be.

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Service of any type requires preparation.

Russell M. Nelson

He chose to honor us with His priesthood. So we honor Him by honoring His priesthood - both its power and those who bear it.

Russell M. Nelson

How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God's providence and love and express that gratitude to Him.

Russell M. Nelson

Differences exist in practice and organization between the Lord's Church and man-made institutions.

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I fear that there are too many priesthood bearers who have done little or nothing to develop their ability to access the powers of Heaven.

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Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ can be bolstered as we learn about Him and live our religion. The doctrine of Jesus Christ was designed by the Lord to help us increase our faith.

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Mission presidents hold keys of responsibility for the welfare, safety, and success of their missionaries.

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I doubt that the Lord cares much which honorable vocation you choose. But He does care if you love one another and serve one another.

Russell M. Nelson

Indeed, the Lord has not forgotten! He has blessed us and others throughout the world with the Book of Mormon.

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I believe that in the pursuit of education, individual desire is more influential than institution, and personal faith more forceful than faculty.

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All that the future holds in store for each sacred child of God will be shaped by his or her parents, family, friends, and teachers. Thus, our faith now becomes part of our posterity's faith later.

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My dear sisters, whatever your calling, whatever your circumstances, we need your impressions, your insights, and your inspiration. We need you to speak up and speak out in ward and stake councils.

Russell M. Nelson

Contention existed before the earth was formed.

Russell M. Nelson

We need more missionaries - more worthy missionaries.

Russell M. Nelson

The ways of the Lord are different from the ways of man. Man's ways remove people from office or business when they grow old or become disabled. But man's ways are not and never will be the Lord's ways.

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Because of our sacred regard for each human intellect, we consider the obtaining of an education to be a religious responsibility.

Russell M. Nelson