The battle for our souls

 

“The battle for our souls is no less important that the battle fought by David against Goliath. The enemy is no less formidable, the help of Almighty God no farther away. What will our action be? Like David of old, ‘our cause is just.’ We have been placed upon earth not to fail or fall victim to temptation’s snare, but rather to succeed.  Our giant, our Goliath, must be conquered.”

Thomas S. Monson

 

“It matters not that giants of tribulation torment you.

Your prayerful access to help is just as real as when David battled his Goliath.”

Russell M. Nelson

 

“It was not by avoiding the realities of life’s temptations that the Savior’s holiness was perfected. No one ever walked the earth more conscious of sin than Jesus Christ. His holiness and purity came, as should ours, by the resistance and conquest of temptation. The more we resist, the holier we are.”

Steven A Cramer

 

“…The stone of Courage will melt the Goliath of fear. The stone of Effort will bring down the Goliath of indecision and procrastination. And the Goliaths of pride, of envy, of lack of self-respect will not stand before the power of the stones of Humility, Prayer, and Duty.”

Thomas S. Monson

 

“There are Goliaths all around us, hulking giants with evil intent to destroy. …There is not a person in this Church who needs to succumb to any of these forces. You are a child of God. You have His power within you to sustain you. You have the right to call upon God to protect you. Do not let Goliath frighten you. Stand your ground and hold your place, and you will be triumphant.”

Gordon B. Hinckley

 

“The trials and tribulation that we experience may be the very things that guide us to come unto Him and cling to our covenants so that we might return to His presence and receive all that the Father hath.”

Linda S. Reeves

 

“…May we ever remember that we do not go forth alone to battle the Goliaths of our lives. As David declared to Israel, so might we echo the knowledge, ‘The battle is the Lord’s, and he will give Goliath into our hands.’ But the battle must be fought. Victory cannot come by default.”

Thomas S. Monson

 

“Somehow….. we will stern the tide of untruth and immorality that is sweeping the earth. It will be accomplished by you, the youth of the Church, through your faith and strength. Don’t be discouraged at seemingly overwhelming odds in your desire to live and to help others live God’s commandments. At times it may seem like David trying to fight Goliath. But remember, David did win.”

David B. Haight