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Always Faithful Obedience

"At times we may rationalize that the Lord will understand our
disobedience because our special circumstances make
adherence to His laws difficult, embarrassing, or even painful.
However, faithful obedience, regardless of the apparent size of
the task, will bring the Lord's guidance, assistance, and peace."
Bruce A. Carlson, "When the Lord Commands," Ensign, May 2010, 39
Topics: Obedience, Faith, Courage

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Parents Must Set an Example of Obedience

"As parents and adult leaders of youth, we cannot expect our
young people to take to heart the things the prophet says to
them if we show a complacent attitude toward his counsel in
our own lives."
M. Russell Ballard, "His Word Ye Shall Receive," Ensign, May 2001, 66
Topics: Obedience, Parenthood

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The Onslaught of Pornography

"One of the most damning influences on earth, one that has
caused uncountable grief, suffering, heartache, and destroyed
marriages, is the onslaught of pornography in all of its vicious,
corroding, destructive forms. Whether it be through the printed
page, movies, television, obscene lyrics, the telephone, or on a
flickering personal computer screen, pornography is
overpoweringly addictive and severely damaging."
Richard G. Scott, “To Acquire Spiritual Guidance,” Ensign, Nov 2009, 6–9
Topics: Obedience

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Faith and Devotion to the Gospel

"Thank you, my brothers and sisters, for your faith and devotion
to the gospel of Jesus
Christ. Thank you for all that you do in your wards and
branches, in your stakes and districts. You serve willingly and
well and accomplish great good. May the Lord bless you as you
strive to follow Him and to obey His commandments."
Thomas S. Monson, "Welcome to Conference," Ensign, May 2010, 4
Topics: Obedience, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Serving Others

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Fast Offerings
"The concept of fast offerings appears as early as the time of
Isaiah when, speaking of the true fast, he encouraged people to
fast and 'to deal thy bread to the hungry, and . . . bring the poor
that are cast out to thy house' (Isaiah 58:7). The Prophet Joseph
instituted the practice of collecting fast offerings for the poor
in Kirtland, Ohio; and later at Nauvoo, Illinois, the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles sent a general letter to the Church
defining 'the principle of fasts,' stating: 'Let this be an ensample to all saints, and
there will never be any lack for bread: When the poor are starving, let those who
have, fast one day and give what they otherwise would have eaten to the bishops
for the poor, and every one will abound for a long time; and this is one great and
important principle of fasts approved of the Lord. And so long as the saints will
all live to this principle with glad hearts and cheerful countenances they will
always have an abundance' (History of the Church, 7:413)."
Thomas S. Monson, "Be Thou an Example," Ensign, Nov. 1996, 45–46
Topics: Fasting, Obedience

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Guides to Courage and Strength

"At the moment, these four guides—prayer, obedience to God's commandments,
daily scripture study, and a commitment to follow the living prophet—may seem
like small and simple things. Let me remind you of the scripture found in Alma:
'Behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to

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pass' (Alma 37:6). When applied in our everyday lives, these four 'small and
simple' guides from the book of Joshua will combine to
provide the most powerful source of courage and strength
there is: faith in our Heavenly Father and in His Son, Jesus
Christ."
Ann M. Dibb, "Be of Good Courage," Ensign, May 2010, 116
Topics: Faith, Obedience

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The Gospel Is Simple

"The gospel is so very simple when we understand it properly.
It is always right, it is always good, it is always uplifting.
Obedience to gospel principles brings forth joy and happiness.
Disobedience has a day of reckoning and will only bring forth
heartache, misery, strife, and unhappiness."
L. Tom Perry, "What Should We Do on the Sabbath?" New Era, July
2010, 3
Topics: Obedience, Gospel of Jesus Christ

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Be Strong and of a Good Courage

"The 2010 Mutual theme is the third instance of
the Lord's call to Joshua to 'be strong and of a
good courage' (Joshua 1:9). That same call to
courage is yours. And the same promises are
yours as well. With the Savior's help, you too
will succeed in your callings and in your life.
You will have strength to withstand any
temptation as you obey the commandments and keep the standards found in For
the Strength of Youth."
Young Men General Presidency, "Facing Challenges with Courage," New Era, Jan. 2010, 7
Topics: Obedience, Courage

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Shall Not Be Moved Out of Their Place

"During a very difficult time, the Lord gave the sternest warning that I know of in
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all scripture. It had to do with the building of the Nauvoo Temple. The Saints
knew from experience that to proceed to build a temple would
bring terrible persecution, so they delayed. The Lord extended
the time and said, 'If you do not these things at the end of the
appointment ye shall be rejected as a church, with your dead,
saith the Lord your God' (D&C 124:32).
"Often overlooked in that revelation is a marvelous promise: 'If
my people will hearken unto my voice, and unto the voice of my servants whom I
have appointed to lead my people, behold, verily I say unto you, they shall not be
moved out of their place' (D&C 124:45).
"Remember this promise; hold onto it. It should be a great comfort to those
struggling to keep a family together in a society increasingly indifferent to, and
even hostile toward, those standards which are essential to a happy family.
"The promise is a restatement of what the Lord told the multitude: 'Blessed are
ye if ye shall give heed unto the words of these twelve whom I have chosen from
among you to minister unto you, and to be your servants' (3 Ne. 12:1).

"I repeat the promise that those who hearken to the voice of these men whom the
Lord has raised up 'shall not be moved out of their place' (D&C 124:45).

"But the promise was followed with this caution: 'But if they will not hearken to
my voice, nor unto the voice of these men whom I have appointed, they shall not
be blest' (D&C 124:46)."
Boyd K. Packer, "The Twelve Apostles," Ensign, Nov. 1996, 8
Topics: Obedience, Prophets

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Obedience Opens the Door

"Obedience opens the door to the constant companionship of
the Holy Ghost. And the spiritual gifts and abilities activated by
the power of the Holy Ghost enable us to avoid deception—and
to see, to feel, to know, to understand, and to remember things
as they really are."
David A. Bednar, "Things as They Really Are" Church Educational System
fireside for young adults, May 3, 2009
Topics: Holy Ghost, Obedience

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Trust in Leaders
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"What your leaders and I are saying to you is 'trust us.' We are trying to call out to
you back over the years, looking back to the path we walked and
that you are now walking. We are still walking it too, but we are
doing so now with the advantage of a little more experience and
a little more wisdom. We want to help."
Jeffrey R. Holland, "We Want the Best for You," New Era, Jan. 2010, 5
Topics: Obedience

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God’s Love Never Supersedes Commandments

“If a person understands the teachings of Jesus, he or she
cannot reasonably conclude that our loving Heavenly Father or
His divine Son believes that Their love supersedes Their
commandments. . . . The effect of God’s commandments and
laws is not changed to accommodate popular behavior or
desires.”
Dallin H. Oaks, “Love and Law,” Ensign, Nov. 2009, 28
Topics: Obedience

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The Deadly Sin of Lust

“Why is lust such a deadly sin? Well, in addition to the
completely Spirit-destroying impact it has upon our souls, I
think it is a sin because it defiles the highest and holiest
relationship God gives us in mortality—the love that a man and
a woman have for each other and the desire that couple has to
bring children into a family intended to be forever.”
Jeffrey R. Holland, “Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul,” Ensign,
May 2010, 44
Topics: Obedience

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Obedience
"Obedience to the Lord's commandments provides us confidence in our chosen
path, qualifies us for His guidance and direction as we pursue our efforts, and
offers us the potential to become like our Savior, Jesus Christ, and return to our
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Father's presence."
"When the Lord Commands," Ensign, May 2010, 40
Topics: Commandments, Obedience

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Obedience to the Lord’s Commandments

“Obedience to the Lord’s commandments provides us
confidence in our chosen path, qualifies us for His guidance
and direction as we pursue our efforts, and offers us the
potential to become like our Savior, Jesus Christ, and return to
our Father’s presence.”
Bruce A. Carlson, “When the Lord Commands,” Ensign, May 2010, 40
Topics: Obedience

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Four Guides for Daily Living

“These four guides—prayer, obedience to God’s
commandments, daily scripture study, and a commitment to
follow the living prophet—may seem like small and simple
things. Let me remind you of the scripture found in Alma:
‘Behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are
great things brought to pass.’ ”
Ann M. Dibb, “Be of a Good Courage,” Ensign, May 2010, 116
Topics: Obedience, Commandments, Youth

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Divine Forgiveness
“I testify that the Savior is able and eager to forgive our sins.
Except for the sins of those few who choose perdition after
having known a fulness, there is no sin that cannot be forgiven
(see Boyd K. Packer, “The Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness,”
Ensign, Nov. 1995, 19). What a marvelous privilege for each of
us to turn away from our sins and to come unto Christ. Divine
forgiveness is one of the sweetest fruits of the gospel,
removing guilt and pain from our hearts and replacing them with joy and peace of
conscience. Jesus declares, ‘Will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your
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sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?’ (3 Nephi 9:13).”
Neil L. Andersen, “Repent . . . That I May Heal You,” Ensign, Nov. 2009, 40–41
Topics: Forgiveness, Obedience

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God’s Command to Become Perfect

“The Lord does not expect that we do what we cannot achieve.
The command to become perfect, as He is, encourages us to
achieve the best of ourselves, to discover and develop the
talents and attributes with which we are blessed by a loving
Eternal Father, who invites us to realize our potential as
children of God. He knows us; He knows of our capacities and
our limitations. The invitation and challenge to become
perfect, to achieve eternal life is for all mankind.”
Jorge F. Zeballos, “Attempting the Impossible,” Ensign, Nov. 2009, 33
Topics: Obedience, Children of God, Faith

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Hold to the Standards

"We must study and understand the truths and commandments
found in the scriptures. We must listen carefully to the words
of our latter-day prophets, whose teachings will give us
guidance, direction, and protection. And we must hold to the
standards found in For the Strength of Youth."
Mary N. Cook,, "A Virtuous Life—Step by Step," Ensign, May 2009, 118
Topics: Obedience

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The Natural Man

“When we do not do what is right or when our outlook is
dominated by skepticism, cynicism, criticism, and irreverence
toward others and their beliefs, the Spirit cannot be with us.
We then act in a way that the prophets describe as the natural
man.
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for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are
spiritually discerned’ (1 Corinthians 2:14). This ‘natural man is an enemy to God,
. . . and will be, forever and ever, unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy
Spirit, . . . and becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, [and] full
of love’ (Mosiah 3:19).”
Robert D. Hales, “Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ,”
Ensign, Nov. 2009, 31
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