The gospel of Jesus Christ opens the path to what we may become.

Work builds and refines character, creates beauty, and is the instrument of our service to one another and to God.

Freedom comes not from resisting truth, but from applying it.

The Savior's suffering in Gethsemane and His agony on the cross redeem us from sin by satisfying the demands that justice has upon us. He extends mercy and pardons those who repent. The Atonement also satisfies the debt justice owes to us by healing and compensating us for any suffering we innocently endure.

The Church and the world and women are crying for men, men who are developing their capacity and talents, who are willing to work and make sacrifices, who will help others achieve happiness and salvation.

As days lengthen into weeks and months and even years of adversity, the hurt grows deeper. The Church cannot hope to save a man on Sunday if during the week it is a complacent witness to the crucifixion of his soul.

Any pain entailed in repentance will always be far less than the suffering required to satisfy justice for unresolved transgression.