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Ezra Taft Benson Quotes: Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil? Christ wanted to serve. The devil wanted to rule. Christ wanted to bring men to where He was. The devil wanted to be above men.
         

Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil? Christ wanted to serve. The devil wanted to rule. Christ wanted to bring men to where He was. The devil wanted to be above men.


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With pride, there are many curses. With humility, there come many blessings.



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The greatest test of life is obedience to God.



The more we express our gratitude to God for our blessings, the more he will bring to our mind other blessings. The more we are aware of to be grateful for, the happier we become.

The more we express our gratitude to God for our blessings, the more he will bring to our mind other blessings. The more we are aware of to be grateful for, the happier we become.



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You are free to choose, but you are not free to alter the consequences of your decisions.



Some of the greatest battles you will face will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.

Some of the greatest battles you will face will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.



Thoughts lead to acts, acts lead to habits, habits lead to character - and our character will determine our eternal destiny.

Thoughts lead to acts, acts lead to habits, habits lead to character - and our character will determine our eternal destiny.



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When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives.



The way to feel better about your own situation is to improve someone else’s circumstances.

The way to feel better about your own situation is to improve someone else’s circumstances.



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