"Choose the Right"
Elder L. Tom Perry
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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A young man decides not to smoke cigarettes after seeing his CTR ring, which reminds him of the value of making right choices.
"Why? I suppose it started back when I was a bishop and had an interview with a good-looking young man who was to receive the Aaronic Priesthood. He told me a special story. He related to me how one day after school, he and some of his friends found a package of cigarettes. They decided to go down on the cliff alongside some large boulders and smoke them. They lit up, and the young man said that as he was looking down at the smoldering cigarette that he held between his fingers, he saw his CTR r ... (continued)
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"Choose the Right"
Elder L. Tom Perry
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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Nehor, a man in the Book of Mormon, preaches false doctrine and causes dissension, illustrating the consequences of wrong choices.
Let me refer to two examples. During Alma"™s first year in the judgment seat, a large and strong man by the name of Nehor was brought before him to be judged. According to the scriptures, Nehor was going about among the people causing much dissension.
"And he had gone about among the people, preaching to them that which he termed to be the word of God, bearing down against the church; declaring unto the people that every priest and teacher ought to become popular; and they ought not to labor w ... (continued)
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"Choose the Right"
Elder L. Tom Perry
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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Zeezrom, a man skilled in deception, challenges Amulek's teachings but later converts after Amulek clarifies the plan of redemption.
Now for the second example. In the land of Ammonihah, Amulek and Alma also found a people following false teachings. Amulek attempted to convert them to the true and living gospel. Zeezrom, a man who was expert in the devices of the devil, challenged the teachings of Amulek. Zeezrom asked Amulek, "Shall he [Christ] save his people in their sins?" Amulek answered and said, "I say unto you he shall not, for it is impossible for him to deny his word"Alma 11:34
Then Zeezrom taunted Amulek, but A ... (continued)
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"Choose Ye This Day"
Elder Eldred G. Smith
- Patriarch to the Church
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The speaker references the Book of Mormon account of the inhabitants of the American continent living righteously for two hundred years after Christ's resurrection, during which time Satan was bound by their righteousness.
In the Book of Mormon another similar occasion is recorded. After Christ's resurrection he visited the inhabitants of this continent. He established his church and kingdom among them, and the record in the Book of Mormon tells us they lived righteously for some two hundred years. (See4 Ne. 1:22Surely Satan was bound then, by their righteous living.
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"Choose Ye This Day"
Elder Eldred G. Smith
- Patriarch to the Church
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The speaker reflects on the parable of the ten virgins, suggesting it symbolizes the readiness of people for the Second Coming of Christ, with only 50 percent being prepared.
He has given us the parable of the ten virgins, symbolic of his coming"”the five wise virgins who were prepared and the five who were foolish; the ten virgins refer to those who have accepted him in baptism"”only 50 percent of whom were really ready.Matt. 25:1-13
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"Choose Ye This Day"
Elder Eldred G. Smith
- Patriarch to the Church
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The speaker recounts the biblical story of Enoch, who chose to serve the Lord, walked and talked with God, preached repentance, and established Zion, a city of holiness that was taken up into God's bosom.
When the Lord told Enoch, "Choose ye this day, to serve the Lord God who made you,"Moses 6:33he did just that. He walked and talked with God. He preached repentance and many followed him, and in his days, the record says, ". . . he built a city that was called the City of Holiness, even ZION."Moses 7:19 "And all the days of Zion, in the days of Enoch, were three hundred and sixty-five years. "And Enoch and all his people walked with God, and he dwelt in the midst of Zion; and it came t ... (continued)
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"Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve"
President David O. McKay
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker encounters a man with a dissipated appearance who was once a brilliant, promising youth, illustrating the consequences of poor choices.
Brothers and sisters, only recently I met this unfortunate man's counterpart—a man with bleary eyes and dissipated features whom I knew years ago as a brilliant, open-countenanced youth with a promising future.
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"Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve"
President David O. McKay
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The artist's search for models to paint the Christ Child and Judas Iscariot leads to a surprising revelation about a boy who modeled for both roles at different times in his life.
There is an old story, which I think many of you read in a recent magazine, which told of the experience of a great artist who was engaged to paint a mural for the cathedral in a Sicilian town. The subject was the life of Christ. For many years the artist labored diligently, and finally the painting was finished except for the two most important figures, the Christ Child and Judas Iscariot. He searched far and wide for models for those two figures.
One day while walking in an old part of the cit ... (continued)
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"Choose You This Day"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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Joshua, at 110 years old, delivers his final message to his people, urging them to serve the Lord and reject other gods, emphasizing the consequences of forsaking the Lord.
The subject I have chosen, then, is taken from Joshua: “… choose you this day whom ye will serve; … but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.â€Josh. 24:15Shortly after saying this, Joshua, being 110 years old, died, leaving this as his parting message.
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"Choose You This Day"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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Rudyard Kipling's poem 'God of Our Fathers, Known of Old' serves as a warning to the British Empire at its peak, emphasizing the strength in humility and the weakness in pride.
Rudyard Kipling’s prophetic poem “God of Our Fathers, Known of Old,†was a warning to the great and powerful British Empire, when it was at the height of its glory, and should be a warning to all nations. He wrote:
—Hymns,No. 76
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"Choose You This Day"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker tells the story of a rich man who lived in a mansion on earth but only had a tiny hut in heaven, while a poor man was surprised to find he had a mansion in heaven because he had been laying up treasures in heaven.
I am reminded of Henry Van Dyke’s story “The Mansion,†where he tells of the rich man who lived in a mansion on earth but was shocked to find that he had only a tiny hut when he reached heaven. But the poor man found to his surprise that he had a mansion in heaven because he had been laying up for himself treasures in heaven.
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"Choose You This Day"
Elder Hans B. Ringger
- Of the Seventy
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The speaker reflects on the importance of guiding principles when at a crossroad in life, and how the gospel of Jesus Christ has been a foundation for making decisions.
In my own life, this hope and wish for a happier and more meaningful life causes me to evaluate my daily decisions more carefully. And never do I feel the need for some guiding principle more than when I come to a crossroad, for without some direction I feel incapable of pursuing my course consistently.
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"Choose You This Day"
Elder Hans B. Ringger
- Of the Seventy
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The speaker recounts the story of the rich young man who asked Jesus what he still lacked after keeping the commandments from his youth, and Jesus' response to sell his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Him.
When Jesus came to the coast of Judea, a young man said to him, "All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?"Matt. 19:20The answer Christ gave was simple but powerful: "Go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me."Matt. 19:21see alsoLuke 18:22
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"Choose You This Day"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker draws a parallel between Joshua's story and the story of the pioneer forefathers who, despite suffering and hardship, remained true to their faith while journeying across the plains.
A parallel to this is found in the story of our pioneer forefathers, who because of their religious convictions had to flee from their beautiful city and homes. Though they suffered much, and many died, they remained true to their faith, and even in the face of all their hardship as they toiled across the plains, they sang: “And should we die before our journey’s through, Happy day! all is well.†They blessed the name of the Lord, their God, and continued to serve him, and thr ... (continued)
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"Choose You This Day"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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Arnold J. Toynbee, in his book 'Civilization on Trial,' discusses the rise and fall of civilizations, suggesting that the pattern of decline and fall could be avoided if people choose to take responsibility and serve God.
In his bookCivilization on Trial,published in 1948, Arnold J. Toynbee seems to catch this message, as he refers to the rise and fall of civilizations, and recognizes the reason for their declines. He defines history and its pattern of repeating itself, and then he says:
“Our present situation is formidable indeed. A survey of the historical landscape in the light of our existing knowledge shows that, up to date, history has repeated itself about twenty times in producing human societies o ... (continued)
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"Choose You This Day"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker reflects on the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Tyre and Sidon, Jerusalem, and other great cities and civilizations that fell because they turned away from God.
We are reminded of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Sodom being the chief town in its settlement in the center of the Garden of Jehovah; of Tyre and Sidon, with Tyre a flourishing city of great wealth and beauty, and perhaps the largest city which the Savior is known to have visited; and of Jerusalem, and other great cities and civilizations which have fallen because they turned away from God and became a wicked and adulterous people. And I fear that this is happening rapidly in our own la ... (continued)
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"Choose You This Day"
President N. Eldon Tanner
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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Dr. Ernest L. Wilkinson recounts a poignant moment with a dying friend who regretted procrastinating important decisions in life, prompting reflection on the urgency of choosing to serve the Lord.
I was greatly impressed as I listened to the BYU alumni president, Ernest L. Wilkinson, M.D., tell of an emergency call that took him to the Intensive Coronary Care Unit of the LDS Hospital [in Salt Lake City], where a close personal friend of his of several years’ duration was in critical condition with a massive coronary thrombosis. He said: “As I approached his bedside he grasped my hand and through an oxygen mask, though gripped with pain and breathing in a labored manner, he mu ... (continued)
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"Choose You This Day"
Elder Hans B. Ringger
- Of the Seventy
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The speaker shares the essence of the Christian life as taught by Jesus, which is to love God and one's neighbor, and to keep His commandments.
When a man asked Christ what he should do to inherit eternal life, He answered, "Love the Lord thy God "¦ and thy neighbour as thyself."Luke 10:27Love is the essence of the gospel and the guiding light for a Christlike life. It not only teaches us to look upward but also to look around us. Our heart, might, and mind must be dedicated to the Lord and to our fellow men, women, and children. But what does that really mean? It means that we follow the admonition of the scripture, "If ye love me, ... (continued)
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"Come and See"
Elder Alexander B. Morrison
- Emeritus Member of the Seventy
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The speaker encourages individuals to seek Jesus Christ, promising that in doing so, they will find rest, healing, and a deeper understanding of their divine nature and purpose. They will also discover a community in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that is focused on service, joy, and caring for others.
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"Come Home, Felila"
Elder John H. Groberg
- Of the First Quorum of the Seventy
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The story of Felila, an infant girl born with hydrocephalus on a small Pacific island, whose community rallied to get her medical help in Salt Lake City, only to find out she passed away just as arrangements were completed.
On a small Pacific island an infant girl was born to a faithful family. They called her Felila. There was happiness and joy as this grateful spirit made her debut into mortal life, but soon there were problems. Her head was abnormally large. The doctors diagnosed it as hydrocephalus. The questions of brain damage, of normalcy, of other problems all raised their haunting heads. After much fasting and prayer the elders quorum president approached the branch president, who in turn talked with the d ... (continued)
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