Live by faith and not by fear.

Persistence is the answer, and a sense of humor helps.

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.

One of your greatest protections against making bad choices is to not put on any mask of anonymity.

This feeling of accountability, which is encompassed by the first great commandment to love God, has been described by some as 'obedience to the unenforceable.' [John Fletcher Moulton.] We try to do what is right because we love and want to please our Father in Heaven, not because someone is forcing us to obey.

When our commitment is diminished for any reason, part of the solution is repentance. Commitment and repentance are closely intertwined.

The family is the most important unit in time and in eternity and is ordained of God.