Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin

About Joseph B. Wirthlin:

Joseph Bitner Wirthlin was an American businessman, religious leader and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was sustained to the Twelve on October 4, 1986, and ordained an apostle on October 9, 1986, by Thomas S. Monson. He became an apostle following the death of church president Spencer W. Kimball. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Wirthlin was accepted by the church membership as a prophet, seer, and revelator.
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I have known exceptional people who have endured severe trials while others, at least on the surface, seem to have lived charmed lives.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

In my younger days, I loved to run. Although it may be hard for you to believe it, I did. And I did win a few races.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Prosperity often leads to pride, which leads to sin.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Prior to high school, I played a lot of neighborhood football.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Mortality is very brief but immeasurably important.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Pondering, which means to weigh mentally, to deliberate, to meditate, can achieve the opening of the spiritual eyes of one's understanding.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Many run primarily for the exercise, but others run to condition themselves for well-publicized races of various distances.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

President Eyring is a wise, learned, and spiritual man.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

The Holy Ghost will warn us of danger, and it will inspire us to help others in need.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

The Prophet Joseph Smith lived in troubled times.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bears His name. He stands at its head and directs it through His chosen prophets.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Telescopes and microscopes bring to our view the otherwise unseen and unknown.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

The compassion of Christlike friends deeply touches and changes our lives.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

We can easily get our lives out of balance.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Wayward, disobedient children cause their parents grief and anxiety.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Though we live in the world, we must not be of the world.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

We think we own things, but the reality is, our things own us.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

To beguile is to deceive or lead astray, as Lucifer beguiled Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

There was never any doubt of Christ's priorities.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father's children, we do it unto Him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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We will all rise from the grave.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Author Bio

  • NameJoseph B. Wirthlin
  • DescriptionApostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • BornJune 11, 1917
  • DiedDecember 1, 2008