Russell M. Nelson Quotes

We should understand the source of our authority and something of the keys that control its power.

– Russell M. Nelson

I first found delight in the Sabbath many years ago when, as a busy surgeon, I knew that the Sabbath became a day for personal healing. By the end of each week, my hands were sore from repeatedly scrubbing them with soap, water, and a bristle brush. I also needed a breather from the burden of a demanding profession.

– Russell M. Nelson

Mission presidents hold keys of responsibility for the welfare, safety, and success of their missionaries.

– Russell M. Nelson

When we speak of faith – the faith that can move mountains – we are not speaking of faith in general but of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

– Russell M. Nelson

My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.

– Russell M. Nelson

Obedience brings success; exact obedience brings miracles.

– Russell M. Nelson

I feel impressed to counsel those engaged in personal challenges to do right. In particular, my heart reaches out to those who feel discouraged by the magnitude of their struggle.

– Russell M. Nelson

Life is filled with detours and dead ends, trials and challenges of every kind. Each of us has likely had times when distress, anguish, and despair almost consumed us.

– Russell M. Nelson

A worthy woman personifies the truly noble and worthwhile attributes of life.

– Russell M. Nelson

Members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir are not superhuman. They are ordinary people with ordinary frailties. But therein lies the power of their example.

– Russell M. Nelson

Because of our sacred regard for each human intellect, we consider the obtaining of an education to be a religious responsibility.

– Russell M. Nelson

Contention does not usually begin as strife between countries. More often, it starts with an individual, for we can contend within ourselves over simple matters of right and wrong. From there, contention can infect neighbors and nations like a spreading sore.

– Russell M. Nelson

Have you not learned that strength comes to an ordinary soul when given an extraordinary calling?

– Russell M. Nelson

Service of any type requires preparation.

– Russell M. Nelson

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