The Prez Says… Recently I listened to a sacrament meeting talk at the Hill Street Ward. Because the young man spoke thoughtfully and sincerely, I could see what was in his heart, and I was touched with how strongly he desires to be obedient to the Lord. I know that he must have a firm testimony of The 3rd Article of Faith, “We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.” His dedication and devotion to obedience was inspiring and reassuring. It encouraged me to continue taking steps toward greater obedience.
Obedience is not blind faith, but rather is a choice to submit to the will of a loving Father. The fruits of obedience are endless, one of which is happiness. Alma 41:10 clearly teaches that “wickedness never was happiness,” and a life of obedience is a total rejection of the adversary. Obeying with exactness demonstrates valiance and consistently choosing the Lord’s side.
Whether in sacrament meeting talks or in our conversations with family and friends, it is important for us to share our experiences and our desires to be obedient. By doing so, we lift each other, we encourage each other, and we inspire each other to be obedient to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. And we demonstrate the way to achieve true happiness.
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