Even with the trials of life, because of the Savior's Atonement and his grace, righteous living will be rewarded with personal peace.

As servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is our sacred responsibility to teach His standard of morality, which is the same for all of His children.

I have felt an urgency to counsel each of us to seek the higher ground---the refuge and eternal protection of the temple.

Some have immersed themselves in internet materials that magnify, exaggerate, and in some cases invent shortcomings of early Church leaders. Then they draw incorrect conclusions that can affect testimony. Any who have made these choices can repent and be spiritually renewed.

I believe it is of particular importance in our day, when Satan is raging in the hearts of men in so many new and subtle ways, that our choices and decisions be made carefully, consistent with the goals and objectives by which we profess to live. We need unequivocal commitment to the commandments and strict adherence to sacred covenants. When we allow rationalizations to prevent us from temple endowments, worthy missions, and temple marriage, they are particularly harmful. It is heartbreaking when we profess belief in these goals yet neglect the everyday conduct required to achieve them.

The Savior accomplished the Atonement, which resolves the most terrible burdens that can occur in this life.

How we preserve time for family is one of the most significant issues we face in most cultures.