Quotes from Thomas Monson
Christmas is a glorious time of the year, simple in origin, deep in meaning, beautiful in tradition and custom, rich in memories, and charitable in spirit.
- Thomas Monson
There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past.
- Thomas Monson
The priesthood is not really so much a gift as it is a commission to serve, a privilege to lift, and an opportunity to bless the lives of others.
- Thomas Monson
This is not a time for fear, brethren, but rather a time for faith - a time for each of us who holds the priesthood to be his best self.
- Thomas Monson
There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ.
- Thomas Monson
Vice never leads to virtue. Hate never promotes love. Cowardice never gives courage. Doubt never inspires faith.
- Thomas Monson
I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. Don't take counsel of your fears.
- Thomas Monson
Faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other.
- Thomas Monson
There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted 'The family that prays together stays together.
- Thomas Monson
Family prayer is the greatest deterrent to sin, and hence the most beneficent provider of joy and happiness. The old saying is yet true: 'The family that prays together stays together.'
- Thomas Monson
Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life.
- Thomas Monson
God's love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve love. It is simply always there.
- Thomas Monson