This is one of my favorite quotes!
"There are two influences in the world today, and have been from the beginning. One is an influence that is constructive, that radiates happiness and builds character. The other influence is one that destroys, turns men into demons, tears down and discourages. We are all susceptible to both. The one comes from our Heavenly Father, and the other comes from the source of evil that has been in the world from the beginning, seeking to bring about the destruction of the human family. The war that is being waged today is being fought by people who have not had the inspiration of the Almighty. It has been forced upon the world by those who have listened to the tempter, who would destroy all happiness in this life and in the life to come. Therefore we should take advantage of our privileges and realize that there is something for us to think about before we move and each time be sure that we are right and then go forward.
My grandfather used to say to his family, "There is a line of demarkation, well defined, between the Lord's territory and the devil's. If you will stay on the Lord's side of the line you will be under his influence and will have no desire to do wrong; but if you cross to the devil's side of the line one inch, you are in the tempter's power, and if he is successful, you will not be able to think or even reason properly, because you will have lost the spirit of the Lord."
When I have been tempted sometimes to do a certain thing, I have asked myself, "Which side of the line am I on?" If I determined to be on the safe side, the Lord's side, I would do the right thing every time. So when temptation comes, think prayerfully about your problem, and the influence of the spirit of the Lord will enable you to decide wisely. There is safety for us only on the Lord's side of the line.
If you want to be happy, remember, that all happiness worthy of the name is on the Lord's side of the line and all sorrow and disappointment is on the devil's side of the line. (Sharing the Gospel With Others [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1948], pp.42-43) by George Albert Smith
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4 comments:
Aww thanks! That was a nice memory you have of me!
Did you ever find out what type of diet your work friend went on?
Talking the other night was fun!
Great stuff. Very much enjoyed the quote. :)
I loved this... you motivate me! :) you would know better than i would about the soy milk thing! haha! Poor cashie, he threw up milk again tonight... so i am still wondering if that's what it is... Dang... it's so hard to know what to do! I miss you too! Tons! :)
this is awesome. thanks for putting this out into the world...
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