As the Only Begotten Son of the Father in the flesh, Jesus inherited divine attributes. He was the only person ever born into mortality who could perform this most significant and supernal act. James E. Faust actattributebear Change image and share on social
When holiness is achieved by conforming to God's will, one knows intuitively that which is wrong and that which is right before the Lord. Holiness speaks when there is silence, encouraging that which is good or reproving that which is wrong. James E. Faust achieveconformencourage share on social
The depth of the love of parents for their children cannot be measured. It is like no other relationship. It exceeds concern for life itself. The love of a parent for a child is continuous and transcends heartbreak and disappointment. James E. Faust childconcerncontinuous share on social
I have been grateful for the influence of my grandmother and my grandfather in my life. I remember my grandmother as a queenly woman. My father could be stern, and my grandparents would remind him that we were just boys. James E. Faust boyfathergrandfather share on social
When I was a deacon, my father took me and my older brother to general priesthood meeting in the Tabernacle. I remember how thrilled I was to be in the presence, for the first time, of the prophet of God, President Heber J. Grant, and the other prophets and apostles. James E. Faust apostlebrotherdeacon share on social
It is not good practice to become intrigued by Satan and his mysteries. No good can come from getting close to evil. James E. Faust closeevilgood Change image and share on social
For those whose faith has faded, the reasons may be real to them, but these reasons do not change the reality of what Joseph Smith restored. James E. Faust changefadefaith Change image and share on social
Others can challenge and motivate us, but we must reach down deep into our souls and call forth our God-given intelligence and capabilities. We cannot do this when we depend on the efforts of someone else. James E. Faust callcapabilitychallenge share on social
The full benefit of forgiveness of sin through the Savior's Atonement begins with repentance and baptism and then expands upon receiving the Holy Ghost. James E. Faust atonementbaptismbegin Change image and share on social
I remember the day of my baptism very vividly. I was baptized in the baptismal font in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Those who were being baptized put on white coveralls, and one by one were gently taken down the steps into the water. James E. Faust baptismbaptismalbaptize share on social