D&C 4:6 (Virtue)

"Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence."

*Virtue*

(Webster) -

• 1 a: conformity to a standard of right : morality;
• b: a particular moral excellence;
• I love that- moral excellence!
• 2 plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy;
• 3: a beneficial quality or power of a thing;
• 4: manly strength or courage : valor;
• 5: a commendable quality or trait : merit;
• 6: a capacity to act : potency;
• 7: chastity especially in a woman
• The Lord delights in the chastity of women.

(Topical Guide - "see also")

• Chastity
• Cleanliness
• Goodness
• Holiness
• Modesty
• Purity
• Sacred

(Scriptures)

• Proverbs 12:4 - a virtuous woman is a crown to her husband
• Proverbs 31:10 - Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
• Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
• Moroni 9:9 - most precious above all things, which is chastity and virtue
• D&C 121:45 - Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distill upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.

D&C 121:45 is one of my very favorite scriptures. My heart swells to imagine that I could stand in the presence of the Father in full confidence. Here He tells me how I can- "let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly". There are so many times right now where I feel so weak and unworthy. I make so many mistakes! I am easily frustrated, angered, provoked, offended, and on and on and on... There isn't a single day where I don't end it on my knees, begging the Lord to forgive me of my trespasses that day. I often fall asleep, replaying the harsh words or impatience or sarcasm I poured out on my children or husband that day. Why is it, when I love them more than anything in this world, that I am often so hurtful and short-tempered with them??? It is often very discouraging but I must put my trust in Heavenly Father- in His promises to me that someday I can be perfect like He is. "Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly..."