In Perfect Balance

In the Savior's life, "all virtues were lived and kept in perfect balance" said President Ezra Taft Benson. Balance in applying gospel principles is essential to righteous living. Sooner or later we all face choices between "two goods." What do we do in such circumstances? Drawing upon scriptures, the words of living prophets, and interesting illustrated stories, Elder Spencer J. Condie helps readers comet to terms with sometimes competing gospel ideals like loyalty to principles and loyalty to persons, initiative and obedience, steadfastness and change. Readers will welcome the practical applications of spiritual wisdom offered in this insightful book.

About the Author

Elder Spencer J. Condie was called to the Second Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in April 1989 and to the First Quorum of the Seventy in May 1992. As a general authority, he has served in area presidencies in Europe and North America. He currently serves in the presidency of the North America Northeast Area.

Elder Condie received a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a master's degree from the University of Utah. He earned a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh with a specialization in medical sociology and biostatics. In 1969 he joined the faculty of Brigham Young University, where he was named Honors Professor of the Year and received the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Teaching Award.

Elder Condie is the author of Russell M. Nelson: Father, Surgeon, Apostle; The Song of Redeeming Love; Your Agency: Handle with Care; and God of Comfort, God of Love.

He and his wife, Dorothea, are the parents of five children.