110+ Richard G. Scott Quotes On Education, Marriage And Revelation

Richard G. Scott was an American clergyman who served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1988 until his death in 2015. He was known for his emphasis on personal spiritual development and for his service to the Church in many capacities, including as a mission president, a regional representative, and a temple president. He wrote several books and gave many talks on topics such as faith, prayer, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Richard G. Scott on leadership, education, life.

Top 10 Richard G. Scott Quotes

1. Be wise and don't let good things crowd out those that are essential.
2. I witness that as you gain experience and success in being guided by the Spirit, your confidence in the impressions you feel can become more certain than your dependence on what you see or hear.
3. In quiet moments when you think about it, you recognize what is critically important in life and what isn't. Be wise and don't let good things crowd out those that are essential.
4. Pure love is an incomparable, potent power for good. Righteous love is the foundation of a successful marriage.
5. A memorized scripture becomes an enduring friend that does not weaken with the passage of time.
6. If you want to talk to God, pray. If you want him to talk to you, read your scriptures.
7. The key to successful missionary work is a close relationship between the missionaries and the members. Creating an environment in working with members that will bring more into the Church.
8. While there are many things you can do to help a loved one in need, there are some things that must be done by the Lord.
9. Worthy character is best forged from a life of consistent, correct choices centered in the teachings of the Master.
10. True friendship is like the asphalt of life. It fills in the potholes and makes the journey smooth.

Richard G. Scott Short Quotes

• To be humble is to be teachable.
• Lay the burden at the feet of the Savior.
• Freedom requires no effort to enjoy but requires heroic efforts to preserve.
• No missionary can determine the lasting effects of his or her labors.
• We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.
• Yielding to emotions such as anger or hurt or defensiveness will drive away the Holy Ghost.
• A sense of humor is an escape valve for the pressures of life.
• To gain unshakable faith in Jesus Christ is to flood your life with brilliant light.
• Simple, consistent good habits lead to a life full of bountiful blessings.
• The Lord sees weaknesses differently than He does rebellion.

Richard G. Scott Quotes About Life

You are one of the noblest of God's creations. His intent is that your life be gloriously beautiful regardless of your circumstances. As you are grateful and obedient, you can become all that God intends you to be. — Richard G. Scott

Don't let the workings of adversity totally absorb your life. Try to understand what you can. Act where you are able; then let the matter rest with the Lord for a period while you give to others in worthy ways before you take on appropriate concern again. — Richard G. Scott

The seminary programs will help you as a young man or woman to lay a foundation for happiness and success in life. — Richard G. Scott

Strong moral character results from consistent correct choices in the trials and testing of life. Your faith can guide you to those correct choices. — Richard G. Scott

Think of the long view of life, not just what's going to happen today or tomorrow. Don't give up what you most want in life for something you think you want now. — Richard G. Scott

Your faith in Jesus Christ gives life enduring meaning. Remember you are on a journey to exaltation. Sometimes you have experiences that yield more happiness than others, but it all has purpose with the Lord. — Richard G. Scott

As you lose your life in the service of Father in Heaven's children, Satan's temptations lose power in your life. — Richard G. Scott

Faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ will provide strength and capacity needed for a successful life. — Richard G. Scott

Sadness, disappointment, and severe challenges are events in life, not life itself. I do not minimize how hard some of these events are. They can extend over a long period of time, but they should not be allowed to become the confining center of everything you do. — Richard G. Scott

Marriage provides an ideal setting for overcoming any tendency to be selfish or self-centered. I think one of the reasons that we are counseled to get married early in life is to avoid developing inappropriate character traits that are hard to change. — Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott Quotes About Love

One of the greatest blessings we can offer to the world is the power of a Christ-centered home where the gospel is taught, covenants are kept, and love abounds. — Richard G. Scott

Don't look for a life virtually free from discomfort, pain, pressure, challenge, or grief, for those are the tools a loving Father uses to stimulate our personal growth and understanding. — Richard G. Scott

If you have become entangled in sin from poor choices, please decide to come back now. You know how to begin. Do it now. We love you. We need you. God will help you. — Richard G. Scott

Express gratitude for what your spouse does for you. Express that love and gratitude often. — Richard G. Scott

To exercise faith is to trust that the Lord knows what he is doing with you and that He can accomplish it for your eternal good even though you cannot understand how He can possibly do it...Your Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son love you perfectly. — Richard G. Scott

If you seek His help, be sure your life is clean, your motives are worthy, and you're willing to do what He asks-for He will answer your prayers. He is your loving Father; you are His beloved child. He loves you perfectly and wants to help you. — Richard G. Scott

I bear witness that the Savior lives. He loves you. He will guide you through the Holy Ghost as you steadfastly choose to do what is right to a future glorious beyond your dreams. I know He will. — Richard G. Scott

Yes, pain, disappointment, frustration, and anguish can be temporary scenes played out on the stage of life. Behind them can be a background of peace and the positive assurance that a loving Father will keep His promises. — Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott Quotes About Prayer

. . . we will never be prompted by the Holy Ghost to do something we cannot do. It may require extraordinary effort and much time, patience, prayer, and obedience, but we can do it. — Richard G. Scott

A key to improved prayer is to learn to ask the right questions. Consider changing from asking for the things you want to honestly seeking what He wants for you. Then as you learn His will, pray that you will be led to have the strength to fulfill it. — Richard G. Scott

When revelation comes write it down. — Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott Quotes About Inspiring

Great power can come from memorizing scriptures. To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship. It is like discovering a new individual who can help in time of need, give inspiration and comfort, and be a source of motivation for needed change — Richard G. Scott

Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high. — Richard G. Scott

You have times when you are extremely happy, times of testing, and times of trial, but the Lord guides you through all of those growth experiences together. — Richard G. Scott

To reach a goal you have never before attained, you must do things you have never before done. — Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott Quotes About Bring

The joyful news for anyone who desires to be rid of the consequences of past poor choices is that the Lord sees weaknesses differently than He does rebellion. Whereas the Lord warns that unrepented rebellion will bring punishment, when the Lord speaks of weaknesses, it is always with mercy. — Richard G. Scott

Conversion is a very, very important part of what you are doing. We will have a responsibility to report to Heavenly Father regarding those we bring into the Church. — Richard G. Scott

There are powerful emotions that bring two people together in wonderful harmony in a marriage. Satan knows this, and would tempt you to try these emotions outside of marriage. Do not stir emotions meant to be used only in marriage. — Richard G. Scott

The most difficult is the first family, to bring someone out of the world. — Richard G. Scott

There are few things in life that bring as much joy as the joy that comes from assisting another improve his or her life. That joy is increased when those efforts help someone understand the teachings of the Savior and that person decides to obey them, is converted, and joins His Church. — Richard G. Scott

There are few things in life that bring as much joy as the joy that comes from assisting another improve his or her life. — Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott Quotes About Investigators

No one had to worry about Peter after his conversion. Your investigators can be that converted. — Richard G. Scott

If we are not careful, we will convey the message that investigators have to be perfect. Not true! — Richard G. Scott

Can you hang in there with your investigators when things get going tough? Don't give up on investigators because they have a little weakness. Work with them until the Holy Ghost tells you not to. — Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott Quotes About Work

Make a Goal Box, a chart of positive daily contact with a family when you are working with them. — Richard G. Scott

Some missionaries are giants in the Spirit and pygmies in skills in the Spirit. Work hard to develop a balance. Your leaders, and you, should teach the skills to each other. — Richard G. Scott

Make covenants and receive ordinances for yourself. Then steadily and consistently work to provide ordinances in the temple for your own ancestors. — Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott Quotes About Spirit

Create an atmosphere for the Spirit. The Spirit must be present. — Richard G. Scott

It is through the repeated process of feeling impressions, recording them, and obeying them that one learns to depend on the direction of the Spirit more than on communication through the other five senses. — Richard G. Scott

With all my capacity I encourage you to discover who you really are. . . . I urge you to discern through the Spirit your divinely given capacities. — Richard G. Scott

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. — Richard G. Scott

Since the Lord will not force you to learn, you must exercise your agency to authorize the Spirit to teach you. — Richard G. Scott

The Spirit communicating to your spirit is the most effective and fundamental of communications. Write it down. As you write down impressions of the Spirit, more are given. — Richard G. Scott

We often leave the most precious personal direction of the Spirit unheard because we do not record and respond to the first promptings that come to us when the Lord chooses to direct us. — Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott Famous Quotes And Sayings

Don't yield to Satan's lie that you don't have time to study the scriptures. Choose to take time to study them. Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school, work, television shows, video games, or social media. You may need to reorganize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God. If so, do it! — Richard G. Scott

What I am trying to teach is that when we keep the temple covenants we have made and when we live righteously in order to maintain the blessings promised by those ordinances, then come what may, we have no reason to worry or to feel despondent. — Richard G. Scott

Knowledge carefully recorded is knowledge available in time of need. Spiritually sensitive information should be kept in a sacred place that communicates to the Lord how you treasure it. This practice enhances the likelihood of receiving further light. — Richard G. Scott

Only baptize them if you truly believe these people are ready, taking a little more time if necessary so the Holy Ghost can strengthen them a little more. — Richard G. Scott

The Lord will bless us with more baptisms if you make sure the ones you have are going to keep their commitments. The Lord will not prepare more people for baptism if we are not converting the ones we have. — Richard G. Scott

I have a suggestion: When a temple is conveniently nearby, small things may interrupt your plans to go to the temple. Set specific goals, considering your circumstances, of when you can and will participate in temple ordinances. Then do not allow anything to interfere with that plan. — Richard G. Scott

A tranquil conscience invites freedom from anguish, sorrow, guilt, shame, and self-condemnation. It provides a foundation for happiness. It is a condition of immense worth. — Richard G. Scott

Your peace of mind, your assurance of answers to vexing problems, your ultimate joy depend upon your trust in Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. — Richard G. Scott

Satan will try to use our memory of any previous guilt to lure us back...We must be ever vigilant to avoid his enticements — Richard G. Scott

It really does no good to ask questions that reflect opposition to the will of God. Rather ask, What am I to do? — Richard G. Scott

Do not become so absorbed with trivial things that you miss learning the doctrine and teachings of the Lord. — Richard G. Scott

Seek out your bishop. He will show you how to repent and will help you do it. — Richard G. Scott

We all get discouraged. — Richard G. Scott

To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship. — Richard G. Scott

The keys Elijah restored to Joseph Smith permit our hearts to be bound and each of us linked to those of our ancestors who are waiting for our help. Through our efforts in holy temples here on earth using the authority delegated by the Savior, our progenitors receive the saving ordinances that allow them to enjoy eternal happiness. — Richard G. Scott

When we seek inspiration to help make decisions, the Lord gives gentle promptings. These require us to think, to exercise faith, to work, to struggle at times and to act. Seldom does the whole answer to a decisively important matter or complex problem come all at once. More often, it comes a piece at a time, without the end in sight. — Richard G. Scott

No one intends to make serious mistakes. They come when you compromise your standards to be more accepted by others. You be the strong one. You be the leader. Choose good friends and resist peer pressure together. — Richard G. Scott

When we obey the commandments of the Lord and serve His children unselfishly, the natural consequence is power from God—power to do more than we can do by ourselves. Our insights, our talents, our abilities are expanded because we receive strength and power from the Lord. His power is a fundamental component to establishing a home filled with peace. — Richard G. Scott

You are here on earth for a divine purpose. It is not to be endlessly entertained or to be constantly in full pursuit of pleasure. You are here to be tried, to prove yourself so that you can receive the additional blessings God has for you. — Richard G. Scott

When He withholds an answer, it is to have us grow through faith in Him, obedience to His commandments, and a willingness to act on truth. — Richard G. Scott

The endowment and sealing ordinances of the temple are so gloriously rich in meaning that you will want to allow significant time to receive those ordinances and to ponder their meaning. — Richard G. Scott

Who can justly measure the righteous influence of a mother's love? What enduring fruits result from the seeds of truth that a mother carefully plants and lovingly cultivates in the fertile soil of a child's trusting mind and heart? As a mother, you have been given divine instincts to help you sense your child's special talents and unique capacities. — Richard G. Scott

If one of you has seriously sinned, repent-now. It is not good to violate the commandments of the Lord. It is worse to do nothing about it. Sin is like cancer in the body. It will never heal itself. It will become progressively worse unless cured through the medicine of repentance. — Richard G. Scott

When you face adversity . . . don't' ask: Why does this have to happen to me? Why do I have to suffer this, now? What have I done to cause this? Rather ask: What am I to do? What am I to learn from this experience? What am I to change? Whom am I to help? How can I remember my many blessings in times of trial? — Richard G. Scott

Try reading the Book of Mormon because you want to, not because you have to. Discover for yourself that it is true. — Richard G. Scott

Oh, what a favored people we are to have this light, this knowledge, these opportunities for happiness on earth and throughout the eternities. May we commit to share a knowledge of this magnificent work, personally or through missionaries, with our friends and neighbors that they may join this kingdom of God on earth, and receive the consummate, eternal blessings available to them. — Richard G. Scott

Father in Heaven knew that you would face challenges and be required to make some decisions that would be beyond your own ability to decide correctly…That assistance will come to you through the Holy Ghost as spiritual guidance. It is a power, beyond your own capability, that a loving Heavenly Father wants you to use consistently for your peace and happiness. — Richard G. Scott

Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with friends, values, and truths that can be called upon anytime, anywhere in the world. — Richard G. Scott

The Book of Mormon is concrete and solid, they can hold it, and they can visualize that they have to pray to decide if this physical thing is true. There is no room for interpretation. — Richard G. Scott

By making choices consistent with eternal truth you will develop righteous character. — Richard G. Scott

A knowledge of truth is of little value unless lived in full measure. — Richard G. Scott

Repentance is not punishment, it is the hope filled path to a more glorious future. — Richard G. Scott

Establish specific objectives, and move steadily toward them. A rudder won't control a drifting boat; it must be underway. Similarly, you need to be moving forward to gain control of your life. — Richard G. Scott

The demands of justice for broken law can be satisfied throughmercy, earned by your continual repentance and obedience to the laws ofGod... Through the Atonement you can live in a world where justiceassures that you will retain what you earn by obedience. — Richard G. Scott

Faith and character are intimately related. Faith in the power of obedience to the commandments of God will forge strength of character available to you in times of urgent need. — Richard G. Scott

We need not worry if we can’t simultaneously do all of the things that the Lord has counseled us to do. He has spoken of a time and a season for all things. In response to our sincere prayers for guidance, He will direct us in what should be emphasized at each phase of our life. We can learn, grow, and become like Him one consistent step at a time. — Richard G. Scott

A true principle makes decisions clear even under the most confusing and challenging circumstances. — Richard G. Scott

The conquering of adversity produces strength of character, forges self-confidence, engenders self-respect, and assures success in righteous endeavor. — Richard G. Scott

Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all will be made right in the Lord's timing. — Richard G. Scott

How seriously have you personally taken the Lord's charge to share His gospel? It is a lifelong responsibility ... to be addressed differently according to the various seasons of your life. — Richard G. Scott

We best serve our Father in Heaven by righteously influencing others and serving them. — Richard G. Scott

Chose to converse with your Father in Heaven often. Make time every day to share your thoughts and feelings with Him. — Richard G. Scott

When I marry, it will be to a faithful returned missionary in the Temple. — Richard G. Scott

He [the Lord] will always hear your prayers and will invariably answer them. However, His answers will seldom come while you are on your knees praying, even when you may plead for an immediate response. Rather, He will prompt you in quiet moments when the Spirit can most effectively touch your mind and heart. Hence, you should find periods of quiet time to recognize when you are being instructed and strengthened. — Richard G. Scott

Trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. — Richard G. Scott

Attempt to be creative for the joy it brings… Select something like music, dance, sculpture, or poetry. Being creative will help you enjoy life. It engenders a spirit of gratitude. It develops latent talent, sharpens your capacity to reason, to act, and to find purpose in life. It dispels loneliness and heartache. It gives a renewal, a spark of enthusiasm, and zest for life. — Richard G. Scott

Your perspective is vital to your happiness. Some, blind to the bountiful opportunities around them, live lives of sadness and despair with brief moments of joy. Be alive to the abundant potential that surrounds you so that you live a life of peace and happiness with periods of challenging growth. — Richard G. Scott

Understand and apply this vital principle to your life: Your exercise of faith builds character. Fortified character expands your capacity to exercise greater faith. Thus, your confidence in making correct decisions is enhanced. And the strengthening cycle continues. The more your character is fortified, the more enabled you are to exercise the power of faith for yet stronger character. — Richard G. Scott

It doesn't do any good to argue. Be kind. — Richard G. Scott

Humility is essential to the acquiring of spiritual knowledge. To be humble is to be teachable. Humility permits you to be tutored by the Spirit and to be taught from sources inspired by the Lord, such as the scriptures. The seeds of personal growth and understanding germinate and flourish in the fertile soil of humility. Their fruit is spiritual knowledge to guide you here and hereafter. — Richard G. Scott

I will consistently strive to learn by what I hear, see, and feel. I will write down the important things I learn, and I will do them. — Richard G. Scott

If you choose to concentrate on the dark side, this is what you will see. — Richard G. Scott

Pondering a passage of scripture can be a key to unlock revelation and the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost. Scriptures can calm an agitated soul, giving peace, hope, and a restoration of confidence in one’s ability to overcome the challenges of life. They have potent power to heal emotional challenges when there is faith in the Savior. They can accelerate physical healing. — Richard G. Scott

Selfishness is the root of great evil. — Richard G. Scott

Peace is the precious fruit of a righteous life. It is possible because of the Atonement of the Savior. It is earned through full repentance, for that leads to refreshing forgiveness. — Richard G. Scott

When you trust in the Lord, when you are willing to let your heart and your mind be centered in His will, when you ask to be led by the Spirit to do His will, you are assured of the greatest happiness along the way and the most fulfilling attainment from this mortal experience. If you question everything you are asked to do, or dig in your heels at every unpleasant challenge, you make it harder for the Lord to bless you. — Richard G. Scott

Life Lessons by Richard G. Scott

1. Richard G. Scott taught that faith and prayer can help us to make wise decisions and to find peace and joy in our lives.
2. He also taught that we should be humble, patient, and willing to serve others in order to find true happiness.
3. He encouraged us to strive for excellence in all areas of our lives and to always look to God for guidance.