- “The very nature of our lives bears witness of what we believe and teaches all who come within our sphere of influence.” (Harold G. Hillam, Ensign, Nov. 1997, 64)
- “…It is so important that we walk the high road.” (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov. 1994, 48)
- “The most effective tract we will carry will be the goodness of our own lives.” (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, May 1999, 107)
- “When Shauna and I go out to dinner, especially if we’re in just the right restaurant, I will say toward the end of the meal, “Sweetheart, shall we have some coconut pie?” She will smile, sigh, and then say, “no, you go ahead. I’m fine.” …A few times I have argued with her about her discipline. “But you love coconut cream, don’t you?” She will respond calmly, “You know I do, but I don’t need any now.” I come back with, “I know you don’t need it. Nobody needs it. But I want it. Don’t you?” And then she brings our conversation to an end with, “Yes, I want it, but I want some things more. I want to avoid obesity, to be able to wear my clothes, to have good health, and to watch my grand kids grow up. Besides, I know that in thirty minutes I’ll regret having eaten the pie. It’s just not worth the five minutes of enjoyment.” (Men of Influence, 44-45)
- Mosiah 28: 6-8…The Lord will give you an answer, but the final decision is yours (Mosiah granted it, not the Lord. He made the final decision)
- Mosiah 17: 11…The Spirit will always testify to someone of the truth. Whether they accept it or not is their choice
- Helaman 14:30-31…Free to choose (have knowledge)
- 2 Nephi 2:16…Man is free to choose
- 2 Nephi 2:26…All men have freedom to choose except at last day when punishment is given
- 2 Nephi 2:27…Men are free to choose liberty; eternal life or captivity and death
- “Whereas many Christians have regarded God’s elect as the ones God has arbitrarily chosen, the Lord’s revelations to Joseph describe the elect as those who choose God of their own free will.” Steven C. Harper, Making Sense of the Doctrine and Covenants