Sunday, June 30, 2013

Weakness of Men vs Weakness of the Gospel

Elder Jeffrey R Holland, “Lord, I Believe”, General Conference April 2013
So be kind regarding human frailty—your own as well as that of those who serve with you in a Church led by volunteer, mortal men and women. Except in the case of His only perfect Begotten Son, imperfect people are all God has ever had to work with. That must be terribly frustrating to Him, but He deals with it. So should we. And when you see imperfection, remember that the limitation is not in the divinity of the work."

Patience

Elder Jeffrey R Holland, “Lord, I Believe”, General Conference April 2013
So be kind regarding human frailty—your own as well as that of those who serve with you in a Church led by volunteer, mortal men and women. Except in the case of His only perfect Begotten Son, imperfect people are all God has ever had to work with. That must be terribly frustrating to Him, but He deals with it. So should we."

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Commandments

President Thomas S Monson, Obedience Brings Blessings, General Conference April 2013
"There are rules and laws to help ensure our physical safety. Likewise, the Lord has provided guidelines and commandments to help ensure our spiritual safety so that we might successfully navigate this often-treacherous mortal existence and return eventually to our Heavenly Father."

Elder L Tom Perry, Obedience to Law Is Liberty, General Conference April 2013
In a world where the moral compass of society is faltering, the restored gospel of Jesus Christ never wavers, nor should its stakes and wards, its families, or its individual members. We must not pick and choose which commandments we think are important to keep but acknowledge all of God’s commandments. We must stand firm and steadfast, having perfect confidence in the Lord’s consistency and perfect trust in His promises.”

Commandments We Have Been Given By God
1 Timothy 4:12
 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

My Thoughts
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Even when you are young, be a good example in all you do.  Do not make the excuse that boys will be boys.
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Exodus 20 - The Ten Commandments

Doctrine and Covenants 88:118
  118 And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.

Friday, June 7, 2013

How To Be Happy

Elder L Tom Perry, Obedience to Law Is Liberty, General Conference April 2013
"A useful way to think about the commandments is they are loving counsel from a wise, all-knowing Heavenly Father. His goal is our eternal happiness, and His commandments are the road map He has given us to return to Him, which is the only way we will be eternally happy."

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Internet Conduct

Elder L Whitney Clayton, Marriage: Watch and Learn, April 2013 General Conference
They keep their social media use fully worthy in every way. They permit themselves no secret Internet experiences. They freely share with each other their social network passwords. They do not look at the virtual profiles of anyone in any way that might betray the sacred trust of their spouse. They never do or say anything that approaches the appearance of impropriety, either virtually or physically. Watch and learn: terrific marriages are completely respectful, transparent, and loyal.”

Randall L Ridd, The Choice Generation, General Conference April 2014

"You are growing up with one of the greatest tools for good in the history of man: the Internet. With it comes an elaborate buffet of choices. The abundance of choice, however, carries with it an equal portion of accountability."
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"With the click of a button, you can access whatever your heart desires. That’s the key—what does your heart desire? What do you gravitate toward? Where will your desires lead?"
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"Your choices determine whether technology will empower you or enslave you."