I ask you to make INSTITUTE a PRIORITY.

Self-discipline is a rigorous process at best; too many of us want it to be effortless and painless.

Those who understand the eternal blessings which come from the temple know that no sacrifice is too great, no price too heavy, no struggle too difficult in order to receive those blessings.

Any excuse, no matter how valid, only weakens the character.

Because sexual intimacy is so sacred, the Lord requires self-control and purity before marriage, as well as full fidelity after marriage... Tears inevitably follow transgression. Men, take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

When firmly planted, your testimony of the gospel, of the Savior, and of our Heavenly Father will influence all that you do throughout your life. It will help to determine how you spend your time and with whom you choose to associate. It will affect the way you treat your family, how you interact with others. It will bring love, peace, and joy into your life.

Dedicated missionary service returns a dividend of eternal joy which extends throughout mortality and into eternity.