Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 29 Dec 2019

Sacrament Service 

First Speaker

“Last November, I had the privilege of dedicating the Belém Brazil Temple. It was a joy to be with the consecrated members of the Church in northern Brazil. At that time, I learned that Belém is the gateway to the region that includes the most powerful river in the world, the Amazon River.

“Despite the river’s strength, twice a year something seemingly unnatural happens. When the sun, moon, and earth are aligned just so, a powerful tidal wave flows up the river, against the natural flow of the water. Waves up to 6 meters high traveling as far as 50 kilometers upstream have been documented. This phenomenon, known generally as a tidal bore, is referred to locally as pororoca, or “great roar,” because of the loud noise it makes. We can correctly conclude that even the mighty Amazon must yield to heavenly powers.” (Elder Dale G. Renlund, “Accessing God’s Power through Covenants”, April 2023 General Conference)

Alma 23.6

6 And as sure as the Lord liveth, so sure as many as believed, or as many as were brought to the knowledge of the truth, through the preaching of Ammon and his brethren, according to the spirit of revelation and of prophecy, and the power of God working miracles in them—yea, I say unto you, as the Lord liveth, as many of the Lamanites as believed in their preaching, and were converted unto the Lord, never did fall away.

Matthew 6:24

24 ¶ No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Alma 24

6 Now there was not one soul among all the people who had been converted unto the Lord that would take up arms against their brethren; nay, they would not even make any preparations for war; yea, and also their king commanded them that they should not.

Alma 24:15-19

15 Oh, how merciful is our God! And now behold, since it has been as much as we could do to get our stains taken away from us, and our swords are made bright, let us hide them away that they may be kept bright, as a testimony to our God at the last day, or at the day that we shall be brought to stand before him to be judged, that we have not stained our swords in the blood of our brethren since he imparted his word unto us and has made us clean thereby.

16 And now, my brethren, if our brethren seek to destroy us, behold, we will hide away our swords, yea, even we will bury them deep in the earth, that they may be kept bright, as a testimony that we have never used them, at the last day; and if our brethren destroy us, behold, we shall go to our God and shall be saved.

17 And now it came to pass that when the king had made an end of these sayings, and all the people were assembled together, they took their swords, and all the weapons which were used for the shedding of man’s blood, and they did bury them up deep in the earth.

18 And this they did, it being in their view a testimony to God, and also to men, that they never would use weapons again for the shedding of man’s blood; and this they did, vouching and covenanting with God, that rather than shed the blood of their brethren they would give up their own lives; and rather than take away from a brother they would give unto him; and rather than spend their days in idleness they would labor abundantly with their hands.

19 And thus we see that, when these Lamanites were brought to believe and to know the truth, they were firm, and would suffer even unto death rather than commit sin; and thus we see that they buried their weapons of peace, or they buried the weapons of war, for peace.

Doctrine and Covenants 18

15 And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!

16 And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!

Next Speaker

Christ uses whatever we bring to the work and makes it enough. often more than enough.

Christ is focused more on effectiveness than on efficiency. 

Joint EQ and RS Meeting

Dnc 104:15-17

15 And it is my purpose to provide for my saints, for all things are mine.

16 But it must needs be done in mine own way; and behold this is the way that I, the Lord, have decreed to provide for my saints, that the poor shall be exalted, in that the rich are made low.

17 For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.

"Church members are also counseled to strengthen their own self-reliance through diligent work and with the help of the Lord. Self-reliance is the ability, commitment, and effort to provide the spiritual and temporal necessities of life for self and family. As members become more self-reliant, they are also better able to serve others." (Church Handbook of Instructions 2)

“Where there is widespread poverty among our people, we must do all we can to help them to lift themselves, to establish their lives upon a foundation of self-reliance that can come of training. Education is the key to opportunity. This training must be done in the areas where they live. It will then be suited to the opportunities of those areas. And it will cost much less in such places than it would if it were done in the United States or Canada or Europe.

“Now, this is not an idle dream. We have the resources through the goodness and kindness of wonderful and generous friends. We have the organization. We have the manpower and dedicated servants of the Lord to make it succeed. It is an all-volunteer effort that will cost the Church practically nothing. We pray humbly and gratefully that God will prosper this effort and that it will bring blessings, rich and wonderful, upon the heads of thousands just as its predecessor organization, the Perpetual Emigration Fund, brought untold blessings upon the lives of those who partook of its opportunities.

“As I have said, some have already given very substantial amounts to fund the corpus whose earnings will be used to meet the need. But we will need considerably more. We invite others who wish to contribute to do so.

“We anticipate there may be some failures in the repayment of loans. But we are confident that most will do what is expected of them, and generations will be blessed. We may anticipate that future generations will also be in need, for as Jesus said, “The poor always ye have with you” (John 12:8). It must, therefore, be a revolving fund.

“It is our solemn obligation, it is our certain responsibility, my brethren, to “succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees” (D&C 81:5). We must help them to become self-reliant and successful." (President Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Perpetual Education Fund”, April 2001 General Conference)

“Self-reliance is a product of our work and undergirds all other welfare practices. It is an essential element in our spiritual as well as our temporal well-being. … ‘Let us work for what we need. Let us be self-reliant and independent. Salvation can be obtained on no other principle. Salvation is an individual matter, and we must work out our own salvation in temporal as well as in spiritual things.’” (Thomas S. Monson, “Guiding Principles of Personal and Family Welfare,” Ensign, Sept. 1986, 3; see also Marion G. Romney, in Welfare Services Meeting Report, Oct. 2, 1976, 13.)

Dnc 115:6

6 And that the gathering together upon the land of Zion, and upon her stakes, may be for a defense, and for a refuge from the storm, and from wrath when it shall be poured out without mixture upon the whole earth.

"imagine the miracle of it! Whatever our church calling,... Increase your capacity… " - Nelson

“Imagine the miracle of it! Whatever our Church calling, we can pray to our Heavenly Father and receive guidance and direction, be warned about dangers and distractions, and be enabled to accomplish things we simply could not do on our own. If we will truly receive the Holy Ghost and learn to discern and understand His promptings, we will be guided in matters large and small.”

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“My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. Let this Easter Sunday be a defining moment in your life. Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly.” (President Russell M. Nelson, “Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives”, April 2018 General Conference)

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 22 Dec 2019

Sacrament Service

Bulletin

Luke 2:7

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 15 Dec 2019

Sacrament Service

Bulletin

“The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.” - President Russell M Nelson

First Speaker

2 Nephi 32

3 Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.

John 3:16-17

16 ¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Next Speaker

The speaker said that he was baptized when he was 16 in Chile in 1969.

The atonement Is infinite. It is for all our sins, but also for all our pains, and also in giving us strength to be more than we are. it is infinite in that it spans through eternity. It is for everyone. 

“What weight is thrown on the scales of pain when calculating the hurt of innumerable patients in countless hospitals? Now, add to that the loneliness of the elderly who are forgotten in the rest homes of society, desperately yearning for a card, a visit, a call—just some recognition from the outside world. Keep on adding the hurt of hungry children, the suffering caused by famine, drought, and pestilence. Pile on the heartache of parents who tearfully plead on a daily basis for a wayward son or daughter to come back home. Factor in the trauma of every divorce and the tragedy of every abortion. Add the remorse that comes with each child lost in the dawn of life, each spouse taken in the prime of marriage. Compound that with the misery of overflowing prisons, bulging halfway houses and institutions for the mentally disadvantaged. Multiply all this by century after century of history, and creation after creation without end. Such is but an awful glimpse of the Savior’s load. Who can bear such a burden or scale such a mountain as this? No one, absolutely no one, save Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of us all” (Elder Tad R. Callister, The Infinite Atonement [2000], 105)

The atonement is infinite because we will never be able to go beyond its power or deplete it.

The first gift of Christmas was not found in the mall.

Sunday School 

Revelation 1-11

“The Bible is a good thing, the Book of Mormon is a good thing, and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants is a good thing. They are the words of the Lord. But I say that the living oracles of the Church are worth more than all of them. If we could have but one of them, give me the living oracles of the Priesthood for my guidance. Of course, it is proper and a good thing to have it all, because the living oracles of the Church work in harmony with what is written, and their counsel will not come in conflict with the words of the Lord in former ages. But the conditions of mankind change. The counsel that was suitable for the Saints forty years ago may not be so suitable today. Hence the importance of having in our midst the living oracles of God to guide us day by day in the performance of our labors” (Marriner W. Merrill, in Conference Report, Oct. 1897, 6)

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 8 Dec 2019

Sacrament Service

Bulletin

Isaiah 9:6

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

First Speaker

Family bonds are important.

Next Speaker

Talk to and spend time with your babies to make a bond.  With babies, you will have to do most of the talking.  With old kids, you will have to do most of the listening.

When kids try to do things by themselves that they are not capable of, they can get hurt.  When we try to do things that we are not as capable as we think we can get hurt without God’s help.

You can use the skills you learn and make a bond with your family to allow you to build a relationship with Jesus and God. 

Next Speaker

Remember, repent, and rejoice.

Alma 12

33 But God did call on men, in the name of his Son, (this being the plan of redemption which was laid) saying: If ye will repent, and harden not your hearts, then will I have mercy upon you, through mine Only Begotten Son;

34 Therefore, whosoever repenteth, and hardeneth not his heart, he shall have claim on mercy through mine Only Begotten Son, unto a remission of his sins; and these shall enter into my rest.

35 And whosoever will harden his heart and will do iniquity, behold, I swear in my wrath that he shall not enter into my rest.

“Repentance begins with our Savior, and it is a joy, not a burden.” (President Dallin H. Oaks, “ Cleansed by Repentance”, April 2019 General Conference)

“True repentance is not an event. It is a never-ending privilege. It is fundamental to progression and having peace of mind, comfort, and joy.” (Russell M. Nelson, “Four Gifts That Jesus Christ Offers to You” (2018 First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional, Dec. 2, 2018),)

Mosiah 3:4

4 For the Lord hath heard thy prayers, and hath judged of thy righteousness, and hath sent me to declare unto thee that thou mayest rejoice; and that thou mayest declare unto thy people, that they may also be filled with joy.

Support your kids when they make their mistakes.

Mosiah 4

11 And again I say unto you as I have said before, that as ye have come to the knowledge of the glory of God, or if ye have known of his goodness and have tasted of his love, and have received a remission of your sins, which causeth such exceedingly great joy in your souls, even so I would that ye should remember, and always retain in remembrance, the greatness of God, and your own nothingness, and his goodness and long-suffering towards you, unworthy creatures, and humble yourselves even in the depths of humility, calling on the name of the Lord daily, and standing steadfastly in the faith of that which is to come, which was spoken by the mouth of the angel.

“Thus, when Jesus asks you and me to ‘repent,’ He is inviting us to change our mind, our knowledge, our spirit—even the way we breathe. He is asking us to change the way we love, think, serve, spend our time, treat our wives, teach our children, and even care for our bodies.” (President Russell M. Nelson, “We Can Do Better and Be Better”, April 2019 General Conference)

2 Nephi 25:26 

26 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.

Primary

We talked to the kids about how we know when people are at our front door. Then we talked about when Jesus symbolically knocks on our door or heart. 

First Presidency Devotional

Sister Joy D Jones, “The Perfect Gift”

“Using one internet search engine, I found thousands of items advertised with the phrase “The gift that never stops giving.” Yet try as we may, no material gift that we give will last forever.”

“Let’s consider that phrase for a moment. Wouldn’t a gift that never stops giving be considered a perfect gift? First, a perfect gift would reveal something about the giver of the gift. Second, it would reflect something about the needs of the person receiving the gift. And finally, the gift, if it was really the perfect gift, would hold its value not just as time goes on but forever.”

President Patrick Kearon, “Bringing Christmas Into Focus”

John 8:12

12 ¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

“The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. When the focus of our lives is on God’s plan of salvation … and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives. Joy comes from and because of Him. He is the source of all joy.” (Russell M. Nelson, “Joy and Spiritual Survival,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 82.)

“This is the perfect occasion for us to prayerfully consider our focus. What are your hopes for this Christmas season? What are your sincere desires for yourself and your loved ones as you gather together for this most holy of holy days?”

“In two and a half weeks, Christmas Day will be here. Consider what you have on your calendar for the next two and a half weeks. You may feel overwhelmed by too many commitments and all that you have to do. Is your schedule too packed? Are certain cultural traditions and pressures causing you undue stress and preventing you from receiving and reflecting the joy of Christ’s birth? How might you simplify your calendar this Christmas and plan better for next?”

“We must be careful not to be so busy and tired from trying to do too much that we miss the focus of the season and are unable to figuratively kneel at the manger, worship the newborn King, and bring our own personal gift to Him.”

“Temple service at Christmastime can be especially meaningful. The temple corrects our focus, magnifies our joy, and unites families here and on the other side of the veil.”

“As this Christmas approaches, let us do more of what matters and much less of what doesn’t. Let us seek to do the works of Jesus of Nazareth—lift up the sorrowing, heal the brokenhearted, visit the prisoners, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and give voice to the voiceless, the marginalized, the forgotten, and the despised.”

Revelation 7:16–17

16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.

17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Elder Ulisses Sores

“Dear brothers and sisters, the Savior’s life was the perfect example of love and goodwill toward men. He always forgot Himself in behalf of others. His selfless acts were expressed in all He did every day of His life and were not limited to a specific season or holiday. As we turn our hearts outward like the Savior did, I promise that we can better experience the meaning of Christmas. As we do so, I can assure you that we will find limitless opportunities to give of ourselves quietly and kindly to people who need us. This will help us to come to know the Savior better and find for ourselves peace on earth and good will toward men, which will, in great measure, determine the love, peace, and renewed strength that we can feel and share toward others. As we follow the Savior’s footsteps, may we ever listen for the sound of sandaled feet and reach out for the Carpenter’s steady hand. As we search for the Savior in all we do, Christmas won’t be just a day or a season but will be a condition of heart and mind, and the joy and love felt at Christmas will always be near. I testify that Jesus Christ, the infant born in Bethlehem, is in fact the Savior and Redeemer of the world.”

President Dallin H Oaks, “The Gospel of Peace”

“As Dickens wrote, the ‘life and lessons of Our Lord Jesus Christ’ lead us to peace. The Apostle Paul called our Savior’s teachings the ‘gospel of peace.’

“The word peace has many different meanings in the scriptures. When Jesus said, ‘Peace be unto you,’ He apparently described the kind of peace the Prophet Isaiah declared: ‘And the work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever.’ The Savior fulfilled that prophecy. He explained: ‘These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.’”

“The Savior and his Apostles had no program for world peace other than individual righteousness.”

“War and conflict are the result of wickedness; peace is the product of righteousness.”

“The peace for which the world longs is a time of suspended hostilities; but men do not realize that peace is a state of existence that comes to man only upon the terms and conditions set by God, and in no other way. …

“… If we look to man and the ways of the world, we will find turmoil and confusion. If we will but turn to God, we will find peace for the restless soul. …

“This peace shelters us from the worldly turmoil.”(Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Howard W. Hunter (2015), 51, 56.)

Doctrine and Covenants 59:23

23 But learn that he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come.

“Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me.” (Hymn - “Let There Be Peace on Earth,”)

“The only way to build a peaceful community is to build men and women who are lovers and makers of peace. Each individual, by that doctrine of Christ and His Church, holds in his own hands the peace of the world.

“That makes me responsible for the peace of the world, and makes you individually responsible for the peace of the world. The responsibility cannot be shifted to someone else.” (John A. Widtsoe, “The Nature of Peace,” in Conference Report, Oct. 1943, 113.)

“If each person would have peace within his soul, then there would be peace in the family. If there is peace in each family, then there is peace in the nation. If there is peace in the nations, there is peace in the world.

“Let us not just sing, ‘Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me,’ but let us mean it. Make it my goal—your goal.” (Eldred G. Smith, “Peace,” Ensign, Jul. 1972, 118.)

“This matter, like many others, comes down to our faith. Do we believe that this is the Lord’s Church? Do we believe that He has organized it according to His purposes and wisdom? Do we believe that His wisdom far exceeds ours? Do we believe that He has organized His Church in a manner that would be the greatest possible blessing to all of His children, both His sons and His daughters?” (Elder M. Russell Ballard, “Men and Women and Priesthood Power”, From a devotional address delivered at Brigham Young University on August 20, 2013. For the full address, visit speeches.byu.edu.)

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 1 Dec 2019

Sacrament Service 

Bulletin

"We chose every day where we want to live eternally, by how we think, feel, speak and act." - President Russell M Nelson

Testimonies

Sunday School

1 and 2 Peter, John 5:25, Alma 40;7-14, 21, Dnc 128:17-18, Dnc 138:11-32

In the next life some good people may choose the terrestrial kingdom, because their beliefs make the celestial kingdom offensive. They may find that Jesus is all they want and not want God the father, so they take the terrestrial kingdom. They are looking for streets of gold and even the terrestrial kingdom is exponentially more glorious than mortal life and indescribable.

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 24 Nov 2019

Sacrament Service

Primary Program

Matthew 7:7

7 ¶ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

John 13:34

34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

John 8:31

31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

Article of Faith 6

6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

Matthew 28:19

19 ¶ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

John 5:39

39 ¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

John 12:26

26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

Article of Faith 3

3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

Job 19:25

25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

Elders Quorum

The lesson was based on Elder Henry B Eyring’s October 2019 General Conference talk, “Holiness and the Plan of Happiness”

“According to the Old Testament, things or places were holy that were set apart for a sacred purpose; the opposite of holy is therefore common or profane.” (“Holiness”, Bible Dictionary)

The world has cheapened the word holy to be an exclamation or derogatory term. 

When you feel the Holy Ghost is a moment of holiness. 

Someone recommended Robert Millet's book The Holy Spirit: His Identity, Mission, and Ministry

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 17 Nov 2019

Sacrament Service

Bulletin

Doctrine and Covenants 78:19

19 And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more.

First Speaker

A sister that recently returned from the Florida Tampa Mission spoke to us.

You can learn and understand more if you use the Book of Mormon and Bible together.

To receive revelation, be specific in your prayers and be ready and willing to act on what is revealed.

Next Speaker

God orchestrates complicated events to come together for our good.  He is able to do that for every individual on Earth.  He does this with everyone’s agency in the mix and He still is able to make it happen, because He knows each of us so personally.  He knows everyone.

Sunday School 

Hebrews 7:13

13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.

The reason Hebrews feels different than others of Paul's epistles may be because Luke may have been the scribe and Luke writes very differently than the other scribes. 

Hebrews 11:1

1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:13

13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Alma 32

17 Yea, there are many who do say: If thou wilt show unto us a sign from heaven, then we shall know of a surety; then we shall believe.

18 Now I ask, is this faith? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for if a man knoweth a thing he hath no cause to believe, for he knoweth it.

19 And now, how much more cursed is he that knoweth the will of God and doeth it not, than he that only believeth, or only hath cause to believe, and falleth into transgression?

20 Now of this thing ye must judge. Behold, I say unto you, that it is on the one hand even as it is on the other; and it shall be unto every man according to his work.

21 And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.

Hebrews 10:34-38

34 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

“Sure it is tough—before you join the Church, while you are trying to join, and after you have joined.”

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“Don’t panic and retreat. Don’t lose your confidence. Don’t forget how you once felt. Don’t distrust the experience you had. That tenacity is what saved Moses when the adversary confronted him, and it is what will save you.” (Jeffrey R Holland, “‘Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence’”, BYU Speech March 2, 1999)

Church Services This Week at Oak Ridge Ward Layton North Stake Layton Utah 10 Nov 2019

Special State Conference

The Stake President

Moses 7

18 And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them.

3 Nephi 11

29 For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another.

"One way I have seen it done is to search for anything on which we agree. To be that peacemaker, you need to have the simple faith that as children of God, with all our differences, it is likely that in a strong position we take, there will be elements of truth. The great peacemaker, the restorer of unity, is the one who finds a way to help people see the truth they share. That truth they share is always greater and more important to them than their differences. You can help yourself and others to see that common ground if you ask for help from God and then act. He will answer your prayer to help restore peace, as He has mine." (President Henry B. Eyring, “Our Hearts Knit as One”, October 2008 General Conference)

Being right is different than winning. 

“Sometimes we rationalize; we wonder if we are feeling a spiritual impression or if it is just our own thoughts. When we begin to second-guess, even third-guess, our feelings—and we all have—we are dismissing the Spirit; we are questioning divine counsel. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that if you will listen to the first promptings, you will get it right nine times out of ten.” (Elder Ronald A. Rasband, “Let the Holy Spirit Guide”, April 2017 General Conference)

Next Speaker

Article of Faith 9

9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

Sister Kay A Vinson

1 Corinthians 12:7

7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

The Holy Ghost gives us confidence when we are not confident. Through the holy ghost we can do amazing things. 

Elder Terence M Vinson

We are taught the philosophies of men in things all around us and it can be easy to get confused. 

The first and second great commandments. 

Matthew 22

37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

38 This is the first and great commandment.

39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

The second great commandment is kind of a barometer to check if we are living the first. 

Luke 10 - The good Samaritan. 

What shall I do to obtain eternal life? 

Who is my neighbor? 

We can't force someone's will. 

We fill all the roles in the good Samaritan story.