QUOTES AND DOCTRINE PART 1

I thought I would share some of my favorite quotes and doctrines that I have written down over the years.
--Study the word of God and preach it, and not your opinions. For no man's opinion is worth a straw. Times and Seasons, 12 Apostles
--"In the world you shall have tribulations. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you. Jesus
-- Pure religion of Jesus Christ when practiced will be followed by persecution. Bishop Partridge
-- I rather count it good fortune to suffer affliction with the people of God. Joseph Smith Jr.
-- Words are but signs of ideas; and if the Deity would communicate ideas to mankind by words, he must of necessity do it according to the laws of the language; otherwise the communication would be unintelligible or indefinite, and therefore unprofitable. Times & Seasons, Parley P. Pratt.
-- There are many who are ready to believe the gospel. There are few who are ready to follow the gospel. Tom Richins
-- Know assuredly dear brethren, that it is for the testimony of Jesus Christ, that we are in bonds and in prison. Joseph Smith Jr., Liberty Jail
-- Pearl of Great Price, before it was given its current name, it was called the "Translating of the Prophets."
-- Its just that if you live right, things happen right. Walt Disney
-- If you don't know the answer, the essence of great wisdom is being honest enough to recognize it and admit the fact. Hugh Nibley
-- I desire the learning and wisdom of Heaven alone. Joseph Smith Jr.
-- The battle scroll (Milhama) of the Dead Sea Scrolls organizes the sons of light in the same fashion that Joseph Smith organized Zions Camp. Hugh Nibley
-- I now know the course that I am to pursue, so all will be well. Joseph Smith Jr.