“Contents,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson (2014), iii “Contents,” Teachings: Ezra Taft Benson, iii Contents Title Page Introduction v Historical Summary ix The Life and Ministry of Ezra Taft Benson 1 1 The Great Commandment—Love the Lord 37 2 Pray Always 47 3 Freedom of Choice, an Eternal Principle 59 4 Living Joyfully in Troubled Times 69 5 Principles of True Repentance 77 6 Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Redeemer 89 7 Joseph Smith, an Instrument in the Hands of the Lord 103 8 The Power of the Word 115 9 The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion 125 10 Flooding the Earth and Our Lives with the Book of Mormon 137 11 Follow the Living Prophet 147 12 Seek the Spirit in All You Do 157 13 Priceless Blessings of the House of the Lord 167 14 Marriage and Family—Ordained of God 179 15 The Sacred Callings of Fathers and Mothers 191 16 The Elderly in the Church 203 17 Keeping the Law of Chastity 217 18 Beware of Pride 229 19 Leadership 241 20 “Feed My Sheep” 253 21 Principles of Temporal and Spiritual Welfare 263 22 Carrying the Gospel to the World 275 23 Strengthen Thy Stakes 287 24 A Christ-Centered Life 297 List of Visuals 307 Index 309