- “President Joseph F. Smith taught: “Men cannot forgive their own sins; they cannot cleanse themselves from the consequences of their sins. Men can stop sinning and can do right in the future, and so far [as] their acts are acceptable before the Lord [become] worthy of consideration. But who shall repair the wrongs they have done to themselves and to others, which it seems impossible for them to repair themselves? By the atonement of Jesus Christ, the sins of the repentant shall be washed away; though they are crimson they shall be made white as wool [see Isaiah 1:18]. This is the promise given to you.” 2012 October General Conference, The Atonement, Sun. Morning Session – By Boyd K. Packer
- “I am willing to release the need to be unworthy. I am worthy of the very best in life, and I now lovingly allow myself to accept it.” You Can Heal Your Life (Louise Hay) Page 60
- “Many of you may have severe trials, that your faith may become more perfect, your confidence is increased, your knowledge of the powers of heaven be augmented, and this before your redemption takes place. If a stormy cloud sweep over the horizon; if the cup of bitter suffering is offered, and you compelled to partake; Satan let loose to go among you, with all his seductive powers of deceivings and cunning craftiness; the strong relentless arm of persecution lifted against you;—then, in that hour, lift up your heads and rejoice that you are accounted worthy to suffer thus with Jesus, the Saints, and holy prophets; and know that the period of your redemption has approached.” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow
- “Brothers and sisters, we may not be able to change [the trends of the world], but we can refuse to be a part of them.” (Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, May 1994, 89)
- December 29, 1995 – Friday (18 MONTHS as a missionary) – Quito Ecuador… “This morning we got up & felt early to do the January Calendar. It turned out funny. We then went to the Torres’ house and had a good talk with Hilda and Geovanna. They’re both going to be baptized. We next went to some inactives’ house. We were about to leave when Marcela Moreno (muy inactiva) told us to go and visit her friend. We went there, knocked on the door and we told them that we were sent by Marcela. They allowed us to go in. During the charla they had a few doubts, and a few worries but we helped them with the scriptures. In the middle of the charla, they started to cry. They told us of how Fernanda had separated from her husband last night, and she told us that she had been praying that God would help her. They told us that they know that we’ve been sent by God. We testified to them of it, and left. The Spirit was very strong. We made great contacts today. Our program is so packed. We need splits every night. We need to make a lot of contacts at the right time. I need to be worthy so that the Lord uses me as an instrument to convert many souls.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal