Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand.

Alcohol is the number one addictive drug in our day.

And young women, please understand that if you dress immodestly, you are magnifying this problem by becoming pornography to some of the men who see you.

I do not accept the fact that conditions that prevent people from attaining their eternal destiny were born into them without any ability to control. That is contrary to the Plan of Salvation, and it is contrary to the justice and mercy of God. It's contrary to the whole teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which expresses the truth that by or through the power and mercy of Jesus Christ we will have the strength to do all things. That includes resisting temptation. That includes dealing with things that we're born with, including disfigurements, or mental or physical incapacities.

If you wish to marry well, inquire well.

The commandment to avoid contention applies to those who are right as well as those who are wrong.

Loving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ-just like the Master-will be firm in the truth.