And every one that hearkeneth to the voice of the Spirit cometh unto God, even the Father” (D&C 84:46–47). The Lord confirmed this truth in this dispensation when he said in the Doctrine and Covenants, “The Spirit giveth light to every man that cometh into the world and the Spirit enlighteneth every man through the world, that hearkeneth to the voice of the Spirit. Whatever its name, however, every person has one. Some people call this facility to judge between good and evil a conscience. Take heed, my beloved brethren, that ye do not judge that which is evil to be of God, or that which is good and of God to be of the devil.įor behold, my brethren, it is given unto you to judge, that ye may know good from evil and the way to judge is as plain, that ye may know with a perfect knowledge, as the daylight is from the dark night.įor behold, the Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil wherefore, I show unto you the way to judge for everything which inviteth to do good, and to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ wherefore ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of God.īut whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do evil, and believe not in Christ, and deny him, and serve not God, then ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of the devil for after this manner doth the devil work, for he persuadeth no man to do good, no, not one neither do his angels neither do they who subject themselves unto him.Īnd now, my brethren, seeing that ye know the light by which ye may judge, which light is the light of Christ, see that ye do not judge wrongfully for with that same judgment which ye judge ye shall also be judged. Mormon, in teaching this great principle, said: Every normal person instinctively knows good from evil.
Our individual success or failure in this life and in the life to come depends on whether or not we make up our minds to choose the good and eschew the evil. Let us face up to this fact and not deceive ourselves by pretending that we cannot distinguish between right and wrong. The thing men call character’s all up to you. Keeping the right way or taking the wrong.Ĭareless of honor or guarding your pride,Īll these are questions which you must decide, Remember, to fashion the choice you are free. Whether to live to your best or your worst. Whether as cheat or as sportsman you’ll play.įate may betray you, but you settle first Life is a game, but it’s you who must say Or just be contented to stay where you are. Whether you’ll try for the goal that’s afar Whether you’ll lead or will linger behind. You are the fellow who makes up your mind Guest has expressed this idea in these lines: The question for each of us to respond to is “Will we do what we know must be done?”Įdgar A. We are among the elect who know what we must do to receive the blessings of the great millennium which approaches.
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His gospel has been restored that men might know how to prepare themselves to receive him. The signs of our times portend the second coming of the Savior.
We are privileged to live in one of the most momentous periods in the history of the world. I hope the Lord will bless you while I talk that we may be edified.īrothers and sisters, my effort today will be to induce you to make up your minds, with a real commitment, on several important issues. I would like to express my appreciation and commendation to the musicians, to the brother who offered the prayer, and particularly to you people who had the courage to come out to listen to me.
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