Me Thinks

What President Monson had to say:

When we keep the commandments, our lives will be happier, more fulfilling, and less complicated.  Our challenges and problems will be easier to bear and we will receive His promised blessings.

You may be tempted to lower your standards and to follow the crowd

in order to be accepted by those you desire to have as friends.  Please

be strong, and be alert to anything that would rob you of the blessings of eternity.  The choices you make here and now are forever important.

We are surrounded by persuasive voices, beguiling voices, belittling voices, sophisticated voices, and confusing voices.  I might add that these are loud voices.  I admonish you to turn the volume down and to be influenced instead by that still, small voice which will guide you to safety.

If the commandments had been written by man, then to change them by inclination or legislation or by any other means would be the prerogative of man. The commandments, however, were God-given.  Using our agency, we can set them aside.  We cannot, however, change them, just as we cannot change the consequences which come from disobeying and breaking them.

There are within our sphere of influence those who are lonely, those who are ill, and those who feel discouraged.  Ours is the opportunity to help them and to lift their spirits.

I reiterate what we have been told repeatedly—that in order to gain and to keep the faith we need, it is essential that we read and study and ponder the scriptures.  Communication with our Heavenly Father through prayer is vital.

To each of you, I say that you are a son or daughter of our Heavenly Father.  You have come from His presence to live on this earth for a season, to reflect the Savior’s love and teachings, and to bravely let your light shine for all to see.  When that season on earth has ended, if you have done your part, yours will be the glorious blessing of returning to live with Him forever.

(October 2015 General Conference)