Elder @OaksDallinH: "We live in a time of anger and hatred in political relationships and policies. We felt it this summer where some went beyond peaceful protests and engaged in destructive behavior. We feel it in some current campaigns for public offices." #GeneralConference
"In a democratic government we will always have differences over proposed candidates and policies. However, as followers of Christ we must forego the anger
and hatred with which political choices are debated or denounced in many settings."
Here is one of our Savior’s teachings, probably well-known but rarely practiced: "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you...
"...and pray for them which despitefully use you, and
persecute you."
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Elder Uchtdorf: "We invite all of God’s children throughout the world to join us in this great endeavor. Come and see! Even during this challenging time of coronavirus, meet with us online. Meet with our missionaries online. ..." 1/4
2/4 "...Find out for yourselves what this Church is all about! When this difficult time has passed, meet with us in our homes and in our worship places! We invite you to come and help! ..."
3/4 "...Come and serve with us, ministering to God’s children, following in the footsteps of the Savior, and making this world a better place. Come and belong! You will make us stronger. And you will become better, kinder, and happier as well. ..."
Elder Cook to those struggling with testimonies, to less active members or those who have left the @Ch_JesusChrist: "We need you! The Church needs you! The Lord needs you! ..." 1/3 #generalconference#latterdaysaints
2/3 "... Our heartfelt prayer is that you will join with us in worshipping the Savior of the world. We know that some of you may have received offense, unkindness or other conduct that is not Christlike. ..."
3/3 "...We also know that some have had challenges to their faith that may not be fully appreciated, understood or
resolved."
Elder Stevenson quotes the social media post of a friend who recently died of cancer; he spoke at her funeral; she had. responded to this question: “How do you. still have faith with all the heartache that surrounds you?” “Because," she said... #generalconference#latterdaysaints
"... faith is what gets me through these dark times. Having faith doesn’t mean nothing bad is going to happen. Having faith allows me to believe that there will be light again. And that light
will be even brighter because I have walked through the dark. ...
...As much darkness as I have witnessed over the years, I have witnessed far more light. I have seen miracles. I have felt angels. I have known that my Heavenly Father was carrying me. None of that would have been experienced if life was easy.