The principle of self-reliance grows out of a fundamental doctrine of the Church, that of agency. Just as each individual is accountable for his choices and actions in spiritual matters, so also is he accountable in temporal matters. It is through our own efforts and decisions that we earn our way in this life. While the Lord will magnify us in both subtle and dramatic ways, he can only guide our footsteps when we move our feet. Ultimately, our own actions determine our blessings or lack of them. It is a direct consequence of both agency and accountability.
While the Lord will magnify us in both subtle and dramatic ways, he can only guide our footsteps when we move our feet. - Marion G. Romney
While the Lord will magnify us in both subtle and dramatic ways, he can only guide our footsteps when we move our feet.
- Marion G. Romney
Many people correctly make the point that our only hope is to turn to God. For example, Charles Lindbergh, who said that in his young manhood he thou… - Marion G. Romney
Many people correctly make the point that our only hope is to turn to God. For example, Charles Lindbergh, who said that in his young manhood he thou…
The efficacy of our prayers depends on how much we care for one another. - Marion G. Romney
The efficacy of our prayers depends on how much we care for one another.
No, the Lord doesn't really need us to take care of the poor, but we need this experience; for it is only through our learning how to take care of ea… - Marion G. Romney
No, the Lord doesn't really need us to take care of the poor, but we need this experience; for it is only through our learning how to take care of ea…
Now, we have the Holy Ghost. Each one of us who is a member of the Church has had hands laid upon his head and has been given, as far as an ordinanc… - Marion G. Romney
Now, we have the Holy Ghost. Each one of us who is a member of the Church has had hands laid upon his head and has been given, as far as an ordinanc…
In this modern world plagued with counterfeits for the Lord's plan, we must not be misled into supposing that we can discharge our obligations to the… - Marion G. Romney
In this modern world plagued with counterfeits for the Lord's plan, we must not be misled into supposing that we can discharge our obligations to the…
Pondering is, in my feeling, a form of prayer. - Marion G. Romney
Pondering is, in my feeling, a form of prayer.
Whenever I have a serious problem or some assignment of a creative nature...I always receive more assistance in the early morning hours than at any o… - Marion G. Romney
Whenever I have a serious problem or some assignment of a creative nature...I always receive more assistance in the early morning hours than at any o…
How can we give if there is nothing there?... Support and understanding cannot come from the emotionally starved. Teaching cannot come from the unlea… - Marion G. Romney
How can we give if there is nothing there?... Support and understanding cannot come from the emotionally starved. Teaching cannot come from the unlea…
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