I believe many of us are overnourished on entertainment junk food and undernourished on the bread of life.
Dallin H. OaksThe consumption of alcohol is increasing among youth. Targeting young audiences, advertisers portray beer and wine as joyful, socially desirable, and harmless. Producers are promoting new types of alcoholic beverages as competitors in the huge soft-drink market. Grocery and convenience stores and gas stations stock alcoholic beverages side by side with soda pop. Can Christians who are involved in this commerce be indifferent to the physical and moral effects of the alcohol from which they are making their profits?
Dallin H. OaksIn order to ask with real intent or to act with full purpose of heart, we must always make an accompanying commitment.
Dallin H. OaksLoving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ-just like the Master-will be firm in the truth.
Dallin H. OaksMy duty as a member of the Council of the Twelve is to protect what is most unique about the LDS church, namely the authority of priesthood, testimony regarding the restoration of the gospel, and the divine mission of the Savior. Everything may be sacrificed in order to maintain the integrity of those essential facts. Thus, if Mormon Enigma reveals information that is detrimental to the reputation of Joseph Smith, then it is necessary to try to limit its influence and that of its authors.
Dallin H. Oaks