Sunday, May 19, 2013

What is Right


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"The fundamental motivation in some lives is to be popular by doing what is popular. Others, more wise, are motivated by love of the Savior and His truth. They are willing to stand for correct principles despite peer pressure."
Excellent message by Richard G. Scott here
 
 
“I have personally observed the heartbreak and personal havoc wrought upon those whose focus is on the worldly ‘getting’ and not the Lord’s ‘understanding,’” he said. “It seems that those who lean unto their own understanding or rely on the arm of the flesh are more likely to develop a disproportionate focus or obsession for material gain, prestige, power, and position.” 
 This message was given at Brigham Young University–Idaho’s commencement exercises held April 12, 2013 - by Bishop Gary E. Stevenson, Presiding Bishop of the Church (here)

 
"God gives commandments for our benefit. They are loving instructions for our happiness and for our physical and spiritual well-being.
Our obedience to the commandments is an expression of our love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ." 
Obedience  here 

 
 "The gap between what is popular and what is righteous is widening. As prophesied by Isaiah, many today “call evil good, and good evil.” 18 Revelations from the prophets of God are not like offerings at the cafeteria, some to be selected and others disregarded."
Full message by James E. Faust   here