Dear Readers… Posts for the next few days before Conference weekend will be of previous Conference council given. It is hoped you will take time to watch one or more sessions and appreciate the opportunity to witness the ‘power of the word’ coming from living oracles and others speaking under the influence of the Spirit, as though Christ Himself were teaching. (for more information and for the weekend sessions go to… https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng)
“Aaronic Priesthood holders (young men, 12-18 and older) represent the Savior when they prepare, bless, and pass the sacrament. As a priesthood holder extends his arm to offer us the sacred emblems, it is as if the Savior Himself were extending His arm of mercy, inviting each one of us to partake of the precious gifts of love made available through His atoning sacrifice – gifts of repentance, forgiveness, comfort, and hope.” ~Cheryl A. Esplin, Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency Ensign Oct 14, p13 (kdm’s note… In the LDS Church we take the emblems of Christ’s sacrifice weekly (except at conference time)
“We, with Jesus, can walk the path of obedience. It will not always be easy, but let our watchword be the heritage bequeathed us by Samuel: ”Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”(1 Samuel 15:22) Let us remember that the end result of disobedience is captivity and death, while the reward for obedience is liberty and eternal life.” ~President Thomas S. Monson, (current Prophet, Seer, and Revelator) Ensign, Nov 2014 p.87
