Now, brethren, do not expect perfection in your choice of a mate. Do not be so particular that you overlook her most important qualities of having a strong testimony, living the principles of the gospel, loving home, wanting to be a mother in Zion, and supporting you in your priesthood responsibilities. Of course, she should be attractive to you.... And one good yardstick as to whether a person might be the right one for you is this: in her presence, do you think your noblest thoughts, do you aspire to your finest deeds, do you wish you were better than you are?

In 1930 Benson moved to Boise Idaho where he worked in the central stake extension office connected with the University of Idaho Extension Service. Succession to the presidency of the church is by chronological order of ordination to apostleship allowing Spencer W. 1969.

Ezra Taft Benson (August 4 1899 – May 30 1994) was an American farmer and religious leader serving as the thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1985 until his death and was United States Secretary of Agriculture during both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower.