Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young

President Brigham Young knew that true happiness comes only through righteous living, but he also knew that much enjoyment in life can come through wholesome recreation and entertainment. It is a mistaken idea in the inhabitants of the earth to conclude that it will not do for them to yield obedience to the commandments of heaven, lest it should abridge them in their comforts and in their enjoyments; for there is no real peace, there is no real happiness in anything in heaven or on the earth, except to those who serve the Lord.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

Let us govern our wants by our necessities, and we shall find that we are not compelled to spend our money for naught” (Discourses of Brigham Young [1954], 297). See Discourses of Brigham Young [1954], 317.) • Show visual 21-b, “A sample budget.” Explain that a family could use a list like this to plan a budget in family council.

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