During eternity’s most crucial, agonizing hours, our Savior did not shrink but partook of the bitter cup. How did He do it? We learn, “For the joy that was set before him [Christ] endured the cross,” His will “being swallowed up in the will of the Father.”…when life’s challenges are most painful and overwhelming, I remember the Lord’s promise—that we “should suffer no manner of afflictions, save it [be] swallowed up [consumed, devoured, and engulfed] in the joy of Christ.”
- Brian K. Taylor, Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ
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As we make and keep covenants with God, the Savior can help us to “be born again; yea, born of God, changed from [a] carnal and fallen state, to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God, becoming his sons and daughters”. Of all the zealous social, religious, and political endeavors of our day, let disciple of Jesus Christ be our most pronounced and affirming affiliation.
- Jeremy R. Jaggi, Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work, and Count It All Joy!
The holy scriptures are the word of God given to us for our salvation…To His disciples then and now, His words ring out: “Search the scriptures; for … they are they which testify of me”—a testimony borne by the Holy Ghost, for “by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.”...the scriptures have been “kept and preserved [for us] by the hand of the Lord … for a wise purpose in him.”....The scriptures which we have give prophecies and promises, and they have been fulfilled in our day.
- Robert D. Hales, Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation
When all is said and done, the primary place in building a value system is in the homes of the people… If we are to turn this tide, the effort must begin with children when they are young and pliable, when they will listen and learn…It is not enough simply to provide food and shelter for the physical being. There is an equal responsibility to provide nourishment and direction to the spirit and the mind and the heart… The health of any society, the happiness of its people, their prosperity, and their peace all find their roots in the teaching of children by fathers and mothers.
- President Gordon B. Hinckley, Bring Up a Child in the Way He Should Go
The Lord has told us that our time should “be devoted to the studying of the scriptures” and that “the Book of Mormon and the holy scriptures are given…for [our] instruction”...If you have not already developed the habit of daily scripture study, start now and keep studying in order to be prepared for your responsibilities in this life and in the eternities…Through my scripture reading and the prayers that accompany my study, I have gained knowledge which brings me peace and helps me keep my energies focused on eternal priorities.
- Julie B. Beck, My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures
How can each of us become such a significant influence? We must be sure to sincerely love those we want to help in righteousness so they can begin to develop confidence in God’s love...Share principles that help those you love to press forward along the path to eternal life...Keep your sharing of the gospel simple. Your personal testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is a powerful tool…You will share what you know in a way that encourages your friends to want to be strengthened spiritually.
- Richard G. Scott, “I Have Given You an Example”
Our eternal purpose is to come unto Christ and actively join Him in His great work...As we come to Him, we see others through His eyes. Come unto Christ. Come now, but don’t come alone! The gospel of Jesus Christ is not just nice; it is essential for all....the best way for you to improve the world is to prepare the world for Christ by inviting all to follow Him…Together, we will advance His purpose until that great day when Christ Himself returns to this earth and calls each of us to come “hither.”
- Bonnie H. Cordon, Come unto Christ and Don’t Come Alone
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One of the most compelling examples in the scriptures…about seeking a testimony of God’s work and Jesus Christ is set forth in Alma’s counsel to his three sons…Unlike his brothers, Helaman and Shiblon, Corianton engaged in moral transgression. Because Corianton had engaged in immorality, it was necessary for Alma to teach him about repentance. He had to teach him the seriousness of sin and then how to repent…Because of the Savior’s Atonement, mercy can prevail for those who have repented, and it can allow them to return to the presence of God.
- Quentin L. Cook, Be True to God and His Work
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Questions about our…beliefs do arise. Where we turn to find the correct answers requires great care...With all our prayer, study, and pondering, there may still remain some yet-to-be-answered questions, but we must not let that extinguish the flame of faith that flickers within us. Such questions are an invitation to build our faith and should not fuel a passing moment of deceiving doubt. It is the very essence of religion not to have a sure answer to every question, for this is one of the purposes of faith.
- Ian S. Ardern, Seek Ye Out of the Best Books
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[O]thers are troubled by questions about the spirit world we will inhabit after we die and before we are resurrected. Some assume that the spirit world will continue many of the temporal circumstances and issues we experience in this mortal life. What do we really know about conditions in the spirit world?…Of course, we know from the scriptures that after our bodies die we continue to live as spirits in the spirit world…Resurrection for all in the spirit world is assured by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- President Dallin H. Oaks, Trust in the Lord
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Alma Teaches Corianton about Resurrection and Judgment | Alma 39–41
One of the reasons that Alma’s statement is particularly true is that with repeated sinning, we distance ourselves from the Spirit, become discouraged, and then stop repenting. But I repeat, because of the Savior’s Atonement, we can repent and be fully forgiven, as soon as our repentance is sincere. What we cannot do is rationalize rather than repent. It will not work to justify ourselves in our sins by saying, “God knows it’s just too hard for me, so He accepts me like I am.” “Really trying” means we keep at it as we fully come up to the Lord’s standard…
- J. Devn Cornish, Am I Good Enough? Will I Make It?
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Blessed and Happy Are Those Who Keep the Commandments of God
Justice is an essential attribute of God...But as a consequence of being perfectly just, there are some things God cannot do...He cannot allow mercy to rob justice. It is compelling evidence of His justice that God has forged the companion principle of mercy. It is because He is just that He devised the means for mercy to play its indispensable role in our eternal destiny...We know that it is “the sufferings and death of him who did no sin...” that satisfies the demands of justice, extends mercy, and redeems us.
- D. Todd Christofferson, Free Forever, to Act for Themselves
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The Lord is with us, mindful of us and blessing us in ways only He can do. Prayer can call down the strength and the revelation that we need to center our thoughts on Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice. The Lord knew that at times we would feel fear…The battles will rage on, but we will face them with the Spirit of the Lord...believe in the promises of Jesus Christ, that He lives and that He is watching over us, caring for us and standing by us.
- Ronald A. Rasband, Be Not Troubled
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Spiritual Battles | Animated Scripture Lesson for Kids
Satan dislodges conversion-crushing and family-fracturing boulders to cross our…path. Thankfully, Jesus Christ and His prophets have placed “Beware” signs along the way…
Long ago, Moses counseled, “Beware lest thou forget the Lord.” In our fast-paced and entertainment-saturated world, [we] are still quick to “forget the Lord, … to do iniquity, and to be led away by the evil one.”...Satan seeks “to destroy the souls of men.” If your soul is drifting to the edge of a spiritual cliff, stop now before you fall and steer back on course.
- Anthony D. Perkins, Beware Concerning Yourselves
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How Does Chiasmus Teach Us to Reverse the Pride Cycle? (Knowhy #468)
Standing firm on the Lord’s side is especially valuable today. Our prophet regularly points out that these are the last days. We know from the signs of the times that the end is drawing near. And Satan knows it as well. He and his forces never seem to sleep...Our hymn “Who’s on the Lord’s Side?” instructs us, “Now is the time to show.” Now is the time to stand fast in our faith and on our principles, as did Captain Moroni.
- Robert C. Oaks, Who’s on the Lord’s Side? Who?
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We cannot say...we will just dabble a little around the fringes of sin. There are no fringes of sin. Every act, good or bad, has a consequence...Every transgression, regardless of how minor, makes us more susceptible to Satan’s influence the next time he tempts us. Satan takes us an inch at a time, deceiving us as to the consequences of so-called minor sins until he captures us in major transgressions.
- Richard C. Edgley, That Thy Confidence Wax Strong
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Alma 49:3-5, 12-14
Parents today wonder if there is a safe place to raise children. There is a safe place. It is in a gospel-centered home. We focus on the family in the Church, and we counsel parents everywhere to raise their children in righteousness…The scriptures hold the keys to spiritual protection. They contain the doctrine and laws and ordinances that will bring each child of God to a testimony of Jesus Christ as the Savior and Redeemer.
- Boyd K. Packer, The Key to Spiritual Protection
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Protect Our Nestlings - Keeping our Families Safe
After the Savior’s visit to the Americas, the people were unified; “there was no contention in all the land.” Do you think that the people were unified because they were all the same, or because they had no differences of opinion? I doubt it. Instead, contention and enmity disappeared because they placed their discipleship of the Savior above all else. Their differences paled in comparison to their shared love of the Savior, and they were united as “heirs to the kingdom of God.”
- Dale G. Renlund, The Peace of Christ Abolishes Enmity
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From ancient days to modern days, true disciples of Jesus Christ have understood the importance of making and keeping covenants with the Lord...Nephite leaders...constantly struggled to motivate the population to remember the Lord and keep His commandments…Helaman and his young stripling soldiers understood the importance of making covenants with the Lord. They were also recipients of the blessings that come to those who faithfully keep their covenants.
- Richard J. Maynes, Keeping Our Covenants
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As we help our children learn how to use their agency wisely, our example can inspire them to make their own righteous choices. Their faithful living will in turn help their children to know the truth of the gospel for themselves…The influence we have on our children is more powerful as they see us walking faithfully on the covenant path… The mothers of the stripling warriors lived the gospel, and their children were filled with conviction.
- Jorge M. Alvarado, After the Trial of Our Faith
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A Mother's Determination - A Mother’s Day Message
[I]f we…exercise our faith and look to God for help, we will not be overwhelmed with the burdens of life. We will not feel incapable of doing what we are called to do or need to do. We will be strengthened, and our lives will be filled with peace and joy. We will come to realize that most of what we worry about is not of eternal significance—and if it is, the Lord will help us. But we must have the faith to look up and the courage to follow His direction.
- Carl B. Cook, It Is Better to Look Up
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Nephi Exercises Faith to Obtain Food | 1 Nephi 16:23–32
Brothers and sisters, we need each other! As covenant-keeping women and men, we need to lift each other and help each other become the people the Lord would have us become. And we need to work together to lift the rising generation and help them reach their divine potential as heirs of eternal life…We are here to help, lift, and rejoice with each other as we try to become our very best selves.
- Linda K. Burton, We’ll Ascend Together
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Helping Others as Jesus Did | Come Learn with Me
You and I cannot control the intentions or behavior of other people. However, we do determine how we will act...One of the greatest indicators of our own spiritual maturity is revealed in how we respond to the weaknesses, the inexperience, and the potentially offensive actions of others. A thing, an event, or an expression may be offensive, but you and I can choose not to be offended—and to say with Pahoran, “it mattereth not.”
- David A. Bednar, And Nothing Shall Offend Them
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The Goal: A Story of Faith, Friendship and Forgiveness | Growing Faith
Hard makes us stronger, humbles us, and gives us a chance to prove ourselves… In the world of nature, hard is part of the circle of life. It is hard for a baby chick to hatch out of that tough eggshell. But when someone tries to make it easier, the chick does not develop the strength necessary to live. In a similar way, the struggle of a butterfly to escape the cocoon strengthens it for the life it will live. Through these examples, we see that hard is the constant! We all have challenges. The variable is our reaction to the hard.
- Stanley G. Ellis, Do We Trust Him? Hard is Good
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