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Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment. The word of God inspires commitment and acts as a healing balm for hurt feelings, anger, or disillusionment . When our commitment is diminished for any reason, part of the solution is repentance. Commitment and repentance are closely intertwined.
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The family is the most important unit in time and in eternity and is ordained of God.
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Sexual immorality and impure thoughts violate the standard established by the Savior. We were warned at the beginning of this dispensation that sexual immorality would be perhaps the greatest challenge. Such conduct will, without repentance, cause a spiritual drought and loss of commitment.
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As servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is our sacred responsibility to teach His standard of morality, which is the same for all of His children.
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Rationalization for bad choices will not be effective, but repentance will. Those
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What does it mean to be a Saint? In the Lord's Church, the members are Latter-day Saints, and they attempt to emulate the Savior, follow His teachings, and receive saving ordinances in order to live in the celestial kingdom with God the Father and our Savior Jesus Christ.
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This feeling of accountability, which is encompassed by the first great commandment to love God, has been described by some as 'obedience to the unenforceable.' [John Fletcher Moulton.] We try to do what is right because we love and want to please our Father in Heaven, not because someone is forcing us to obey.
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And whoso is found a faithful, a just, and a wise steward shall enter into the joy of his Lord, and shall inherit eternal life.
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I have felt an urgency to counsel each of us to seek the higher ground---the refuge and eternal protection of the temple.
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Persistence is the answer, and a sense of humor helps.
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When we choose to follow Christ in faith rather than choosing another path out of fear, we are blessed with a consequence that is consistent with our choice.
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Act in accordance with your true beliefs by spending your time on those things that will build and develop your character and help you become more Christlike. I hope none of you see life as primarily fun and games but rather as a time 'to prepare to meet God.'
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We can thrive and bloom if we are rooted in our love of the Savior.
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One of the remarkable characteristics of young wild sunflowers, in addition to growing in soil that is not hospitable, is how the young flower bud follows the sun across the sky. In doing so, it receives life-sustaining energy before bursting forth in its glorious yellow color.
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Even worthwhile endeavors need evaluation in order to determine if they have become distractions from the best goals.
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When our commitment is diminished for any reason, part of the solution is repentance. Commitment and repentance are closely intertwined.
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The Savior accomplished the Atonement, which resolves the most terrible burdens that can occur in this life.
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God is not the author of confusion but is the author of
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It is important to rise above rationalizations and make the best choices.
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What we are speaks so loudly that our children might not hear what we say
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Even with the trials of life, because of the Savior's Atonement and his grace, righteous living will be rewarded with personal peace.
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God’s plan provides a way for family relationships to extend beyond the grave. We can return to the presence of God, eternally united with our families.
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Joy comes when we have the Spirit in our lives. When we have the Spirit, we rejoice in what the Savior has done for us.
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Youth who have been exposed to immoral images at a very early age are terrified that they may have already disqualified themselves for missionary service and sacred covenants. ... I want to assure you young people [that] through repentance you can qualify for all the blessings of heaven. That is what the Savior’s Atonement is all about.
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