Quotes from Henry B. Eyring
We have moral agency as a gift of God. Rather than the right to choose to be free of influence, it is the inalienable right to submit ourselves to whichever of those powers we choose.
— Henry B. Eyring
Even before baptism, a child or an adult can have the Holy Ghost testify to their hearts of sacred truth. They must act on that testimony to retain it, but it will guide them toward goodness.
— Henry B. Eyring
God does not rule in nations, but He is mindful of them. He can and does place people in positions of influence who want what is best for the people and who trust in the Lord.
— Henry B. Eyring
Most people carrying heavy loads begin to doubt themselves & their own worth. We lighten their loads as we are patient with their weaknesses & celebrate whatever goodness we can see in them. The Lord does that.
— Henry B. Eyring
We help God's children best by providing ways to build faith in Jesus Christ and in His restored gospel when they are young.
— Henry B. Eyring
You make choices every day and almost every hour that keep you walking in the light or moving away toward darkness.
— Henry B. Eyring
The great test of life is to see whether we will hearken to and obey God's commands in the midst of the storms of life.
— Henry B. Eyring
The tithe payer helps the Lord build temples, where families can be sealed forever. The tithe payer helps Him send the gospel to people everywhere. The tithe payer helps Him relieve hunger and suffering in His own way through His servants.
— Henry B. Eyring
If we continue to seek learning to serve God and His children better, it is a blessing of great worth. If we begin to seek learning to exalt ourselves alone, it leads to selfishness and pride, which will take us away from eternal life.
— Henry B. Eyring
Carrying a grudge is a heavy burden. As you forgive, you will feel the joy of being forgiven.
— Henry B. Eyring
This is the kingdom of God on the earth. Because of that, it has a power beyond any other endeavor in which humans can engage. That power depends on the faith of those called to serve in it.
— Henry B. Eyring
In the priesthood we share the sacred duty to labor for the souls of men. We must do more than learn that this is our duty. It must go down into our hearts so deeply that neither the many demands on our efforts in the bloom of life nor the trials that come with age can turn us from that purpose.
— Henry B. Eyring