Principles

Oxford English Dictionary:

 To ground (a person) in the principles or elements of a subject; to impress with principles of action; to instruct, teach, school, train.

Quotes:

"I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death." -Leonardo da Vinci

"There are three constants in life... change, choice and principles." -Stephen Covey

"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." -Dwight D. Eisenhower

I have seen how the doctrine and gospel principles are guiding more and more members. -Walter González

Scriptures:

Hebrews 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God

D&C 138:4
That through his atonement, and by obedience to the principles of the gospel, mankind might be saved. 

My Thoughts:

Principles can be true, false or half and half. As Saints of the Church or Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints we try to look for true principles. True principles are based off of true doctrine. We should apply principles in our daily lives!!

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Applying Principles