60+ LDS Quotes On Work | Page 6 of 7

[The Lord] asks us to rest from daily work. This means we should perform no labor that would keep us from giving our full attention to spiritual matters. The Lord told the Israelites, “thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, they manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor the cattle” (Exodus 20:10). Our prophets have told us that we should not shop, hunt, fish, attend sports events, or participate in similar activities on that day.

President Spencer W. Kimball cautioned, however, that if we merely lounge about doing nothing on the Sabbath, we are not keeping the day holy. The Sabbath calls for constructive thoughts and acts.

Spencer W. Kimball | (See Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball [2006], p. 170) — Gospel Principles, p. 141

Topics: Sabbath Day, Work

“We exercise appropriate faith in our Master by involving ourselves in the work of the Master”

Robert Millet | By Grace Are We Saved. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1989.

Topics: Faith, Missionary Work & Preparation, Work

“Nothing will work unless you do.”

Maya Angelou

Topics: Attitude, Work

“True faith is not to be brought about by overwhelming and intimidating intervention from God”

Elder Neal A. Maxwell | “Not My Will, But Thine.” Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1988.

Topics: Faith, Miracles, Work

“Real hope is much more than wishful musing. Hope is realistic anticipation taking the form of determination – a determination not merely to survive but to “endure . . . well” to the end. In the geometry of restored theology, hope has a greater circumference than faith. If faith increases, the perimeter of hope stretches correspondingly. Hope keeps us “anxiously engaged” in good causes even when these appear to be losing causes. Those with true hope often see their personal circumstances shaken, like kaleidoscopes, again and again. Yet with the “eye of faith,” they still see divine pattern and purpose. Whatever our particular furrow, we are to “plow in hope,” without looking back or letting yesterday hold tomorrow hostage.”

Elder Neal A. Maxwell | Ensign, November 1994

Topics: Faith, Hope, Work

“I do in some small degree participate in the grace that saved me.”

Marilynne Robinson

Topics: Grace, Work

However much faith to obey God we now have, we will need to strengthen it continually and keep it refreshed constantly. We can do that by deciding now to be more quick to obey and more determined to endure. Learning to start early and to be steady are the keys to spiritual preparation. Procrastination and inconsistency are its mortal enemies.

Elder Henry B. Eyring | “Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and Be Steady,” Ensign, November 2005, p. 38

Topics: Faith, Procrastination, Work

“We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best.”

J. Reuben Clark

Topics: Character, Goals, Work

“To reach a goal you have never before attained, you must do things you have never before done.”

Richard G. Scott | "Finding the Way Back," Ensign, May 1990, 74

Topics: Goals, Work

We all occupy diversified stations in the world, and in the kingdom of God. Those who do right, and seek the glory of the Father in Heaven, whether their knowledge be little or much, or whether they can do little or much, if they do the very best they know how, they are perfect.”

LeGrand R. Curtis | Ensign, July 1995, p. 34

Topics: Leadership, Perfection, Work