And he was very, very weak after the surgery. And I remember going to the hospital after he had had the surgery and sitting there with my cousin and her husband. And her husband had to have open heart surgery. And it was hard for me to see her husband suffering. We’re the same age, and we grew up together. Many years ago my cousin’s husband had a very severe heart condition. Let me just share an experience that I had as I was thinking about that song. I wanted to thank the choir for that wonderful number. It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were young like you. Thank you for being here with Elder Bednar and me. Well, all you young adults who are here tonight, we’re excited to be with you! And we know that you’re scattered in areas all over the South America South Area. Interpreter: Carlos Agüero, Director of Public Affairs, South America South Area (Carlitos Agüero, who lived in Guaymallén, Argentina, in 1977-78, and whom the author of the blog knew well while living there.) Teixeira of the area presidency and his wife Filomena. González, President of the LDS South American South Area and his wife Zulma González, and Elder José A. Viñas, of the Seventy.Īlso with Elder Walter F. Bednar of the Council of the Twelve Apostles, with the Young Single Adults (YSAs) of the South America South Area, Wed Ĭonducting the meeting: Elder Francisco J. The Hebrew word that the word vanity is translated from literally means “vapor” or “breath,” implying something that has no substance or permanence, such as the worship of idols or worldly things.Įditor’s note: This page is not meant to be a comprehensive explanation of the selected scripture verse, only a starting point for your own study.Elder David A. Hinckley, “Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children,” Ensign, Nov. It does hurt, because small lying leads to large lying, and the prisons of the nation are the best proof of that fact.” President Gordon B. He or she can walk with head high, standing above the crowd of lesser folk who constantly indulge in lying, cheating, and who excuse themselves with statements that a little lying hurts no one. No act of duplicity colors his or her conscience. No false words besmirch his or her reputation. “There is no substitute under the heavens for the man or woman, the boy or girl who is honest. For a poster on this topic, see the January 1993 New Era, page 7. Having clean hands means living righteously and repenting when we have sinned (see Isaiah 1:18). Having a pure heart means having virtuous thoughts and righteous intentions. Faust 1920–2007, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, “Who Shall Ascend into the Hill of the Lord?” Ensign, Aug. In our homes all of the security, the strengthening love, and the sympathetic understanding that we all so desperately need should be found.” President James E. Our homes should be committed and dedicated only to holy purposes. “As we recall the commandment to stand in holy places, we should remember that beyond the temple, the most sacred and holy places in all the world should be our own dwelling places. How is this like increasing your spirituality or going to the temple? What are you doing to strengthen yourself to “ascend into the hill of the Lord”? Read For the Strength of Youth for ideas. When you climb a hill for the first time, it may seem difficult, but if you climb the hill regularly, you become stronger and better able to handle the climb. A hill or mountain also often symbolizes the temple (see, for instance, Isaiah 2:2). The hill of the Lord represents higher spiritual ground, which brings us closer to God. “He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.” Hill of the Lord “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who shall stand in his holy place?
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