Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson

"I testify to you that there is no greater, more thrilling, and more soul-ennobling challenge than to try to learn of Christ and walk in His steps...

Walking in His way is the greatest achievement of life. That man or woman is most truly successful whose life most closely parallels that of the Master.” -Benson 

Charity never seeks selfish gratification. The pure love of Christ seeks only the eternal growth and joy of others. … etb 

Mothers] are, or should be, the very heart and soul of the family. No more sacred word exists in secular or holy writ than that of mother. There is no more noble work than that of a good and God-fearing mother.etb

I promise you the blessings of heaven and “all that [the] Father hath” (see D&C 84:38) as you magnify the noblest calling of all--a mother in Zion. Etb

Husbands and wives, as co-creators, should eagerly and prayerfully invite children into their homes. … Blessed is the husband and wife who have a family of children. The deepest joys and blessings in life are associated with family, parenthood, and sacrifice. To have those sweet spirits come into the home is worth practically any sacrifice. Etb

May mothers and wives show a spirit of helpfulness to their husbands, uphold and sustain them in their priesthood duties, and be loyal and true to the calls that come to them from the priesthood of God.

May we always keep in mind that these spirits that have entered our homes are choice spirits.

My Job to invite not convert. The spirit converts. I can do my part by having the spirit and identify it to others.  

Tithing: auditing a class vs "skin in the game"

God doesn't just take 1 of our 10 apples. He takes it, he makes it into an apple pie, and he gives it back to us. 

Scriptures: "garnish" thoughts, virtuous & good

"Insulate" us from sin

Callings: vehicles to help us provide service. 

Covenants: