“Conference Cards,” New Era, Nov. 2013, 21–22
Conference Cards
The scriptures hold the keys to spiritual protection.
President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 2013 general conference
“The scriptures hold the keys to spiritual protection. They contain the doctrine and laws and ordinances that will bring each child of God to a testimony of Jesus Christ as the Savior and Redeemer.
“… They teach us where to go and what to do. They offer hope and knowledge.”
President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 2013 general conference
“We were not placed on this earth to walk alone.”
President Thomas S. Monson, September 2013 general Relief Society meeting
“We were not placed on this earth to walk alone. What an amazing source of power, of strength, and of comfort is available to each of us. He who knows us better than we know ourselves, He who sees the larger picture and who knows the end from the beginning, has assured us that He will be there for us to provide help if we but ask. We have the promise: ‘Pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good’ [D&C 90:24].”
President Thomas S. Monson, September 2013 general Relief Society meeting
“Man’s laws cannot make moral what God has declared immoral. Commitment to our highest priority—to love and serve God—requires that we look to His law for our standard of behavior.”
Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 2013 general conference
“Our twelfth article of faith states our belief in being subject to civil authority and ‘in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.’ But man’s laws cannot make moral what God has declared immoral. Commitment to our highest priority—to love and serve God—requires that we look to His law for our standard of behavior. For example, we remain under divine command not to commit adultery or fornication even when those acts are no longer crimes under the laws of the states or countries where we reside. Similarly, laws legalizing so-called ‘same-sex marriage’ do not change God’s law of marriage or His commandments and our standards concerning it. We remain under covenant to love God and keep His commandments and to refrain from serving other gods and priorities—even those becoming popular in our particular time and place.”
Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 2013 general conference
“The wise use of your freedom to make your own decisions is crucial to your spiritual growth, now and for eternity. …
“The Lord’s way is the only way for us to experience enduring happiness.”
Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 2013 general conference
“The wise use of your freedom to make your own decisions is crucial to your spiritual growth, now and for eternity. You are never too young to learn, never too old to change. Your yearnings to learn and change come from a divinely instilled striving for eternal progression. Each day brings opportunity for decisions for eternity. …
“The Savior’s way of life is good. His way includes chastity before marriage and total fidelity within marriage. The Lord’s way is the only way for us to experience enduring happiness. His way brings sustained comfort to our souls and perennial peace to our homes. And best of all, His way leads us home to Him and our Heavenly Father, to eternal life and exaltation. This is the very essence of God’s work and glory.”
Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 2013 general conference