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Show Standard-Examiner 4D Saturday, Oct. 12, 1991 Prepare, youths reminded Recognize ‘Conferring at conference vital role that faith is the key Latter-day Saints, aboveall peo- iS time for growth ple, should appreciate the vital significance of Jesus of Nazareth and his roje in the plan of salvation, said Robert L. Backmanat the Saturday morning session of General Conference. Young men of the Aaronic Priesthood were told that they should be preparing themselves to advance in the priesthood and to gain a personal testimony of who Backman, a member of the the Savior is and who they are. Haight % Speaking at pthe Saturday Fevening priesthood session of © General Conference, David B. Haight of the ~ Council of the Twelve Apostles, said “The Aaronic Priesthood years are critical years of preparation ...” He told them presidency of the Seventy, said Jesus, as a youth, “increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.” There is nothing anyone ean experience that he has not Backman experienced more intensely, and that his response to such expenences was per- they would face some crucial decisions but “hope- fect, establishing a pattern “for our own lives.” fully you will take advantage ofthe seasoned experience and council of your loving parents and concerned priesthood leaders.” “Jesus Christ is indeed more than a king; he is the Son of God, our Savior, our Redeemer, the au- Haight said this world has great need of committed and determined and courageous young people — “young men with a nghteous conviction who will help bind up its wounds and teach faith, hope and AUGUST MILLER/Standard-Examiner Evelyn Reynolds of Arkansas and Trent Buckley of Ogden find a little time during the busy day to be together. truth.” “The Apostle Paul was fearless and never wavered in his testimo- ny of Jesus. People of great faith knowwhat is might and doit. They have uncompromised determina‘tion and Commitment and are ¢a- pabdle of enduring pressure or hardship,” he said. He said they were old enough to knowof the consequences of dninking alcoholic beverages. He told them they should be the protectors of their sisters and the young women with whom they associated — ‘to keep morally clean and sexually pure. “Good people believe in you Webelieve in you — your parents and brothers and sisters believe in you — and God expects the best from you. You must believe in yourself,” Haight said He takes lives. good called said they shouldn’t let misget an upper hand in their “Change bad behavior to and to do it now. This is repentence.” ridicule and persecution, and yet was unwavering “as he lovingly supported and defended his son.” Equally important in shaping the The remarkable contribution made by the family of Joseph Smith toward the restoration of the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ was the focus of a talk by M., Russell Ballard, a member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. Speaking at the Saturday morning session of General Conference, Ballard said the prophet’s father, Joseph Smith Sr., was foreordained to be the parent of a prophet. Joseph of Egypt, he said, prophesied “that the latter-day seer whom God would raise up to do his work would be ‘called Joseph’ and his prophet’s life was his mother, Lucy Joseph . Smith's family was important in shaping the church, he said. name would ‘be after the nameof his father.”” The father, because of his son’s experiences and claims, endured Mack Smith. During herlifetime, Ballard said, “she watched six of her immediate family and one grandson die as a result of ruthless mob violence and persecution.” Hyrum, an older brother, friend and mentor to the prophet showed “absolute, unequivocal love, loyalty, and allegiance to the Lord and to his younger brother, Joseph.” All his life Hyrum guarded Joseph as if the prophet had been his Second Quorum of Seventy, spoke Jorge A. to the fathers and sons gathered for the priesthood session of LDS General Conference Saturday evening He invited the audience to partucipate with him in something he Gid with his family at home very Rojas Me said he often speaks with Talking to his son He asks his son about his day b Yr GS HS Son The father rem ndx it he has said he loves Heavenly Jesus Ch ther and should remember that him too. The fathe }tok a $ SOwe remember when the to them He wells the son his progression the is to and hve next step “through faith, or as Nephi wrote, his son every day. He talks to him about getting ready for the Melchezedek Presthood when he will be ordained an elder with preparation to serve a MISSION vering, even in the face of death. Ballard said he recently attended the dedication of the refurbished Smith family cemetery in Nauvoo and “while standing in Nauvoo at the foot of the headstone of these noble men, I had the impression that they would have me counsel all the members of the church to remain anchored to the basic and simple principles of the Gospel. Study the scriptures, look to the leaders of the church for guidance” and to watch out for schisms, divisions and contentions that are so prevalant today. COs Are you ready now for thal int view with the bishop, the father He then spoke ofthe spiritual light andits great healing effect. He quoted Section 88 of the Doctrine asks? They review the things they have nd Covenants, *...the light of discussed and end with a prave The father says, “Son, I love VOX son. The older brother was unwa- h truth shineth. This is t of Christ. As also he is in and the light of the sun, ¢ power thereof by which it ™ Rojas concluded by praving “we covenants he was baptized Adam’s transgression, “We are indeed saved by grace There are two types of light, physical and spiritual, and both have an effect on the moods of people said Ted E. Brewerton at the Saturday morning session of General Conference. A member ofthe First Quorum of Seventy, Brewerton said light does have a “profound effect on human mood and behavior” and evidence is mounting that people who are feeling a little down can get a lift by going outside in daylight Light is also used as therapy for treating some cancers, he said, citing that certain chemicals comined with light can destroy cancer Jorge A. Rojas, a member of the worry about. would be helpless in the face of thank thee for the many blessings we enjoy. For the restoration of the n this glonous dispensation aac kx eth your eves @eacon in the Aaronic Presthoo And if he continucs to be & the Next Step is 2 a priest He said Jesus took upon himself the sins of everyone in Gethsemane and on the cross. “He died that we might live.” As a disciple of Christ, Backman said, “I express my willingness to so submit myself to my Savior, because [ trust him, I believe him, and I love him. I say, with Job, ‘I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the Earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in myflesh shall I see God.” Ted E. Brewerton Both physical and spiritual light help Se men, he said. which is the same light that quickeneth your understandings. Which light proceedeth forth f .™ the presence of God to fill t nensity of space — the light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law by which all things are governed.” Brewerton said the light of the Gospel illuminates the path of life to eternity that otherwise would be dark and non-directing “We can be like a mirror anddirect light even into dark places. We are not the sources of light: neverthe] less, through us hi Aa eho fectedasto others 7 ' Passfaith to children, | Gospel can provide answers to many Proolems | > Work for best results, church members told LDS parents instructed T WL ER /Standarc-Examine ~ Russell M. Nelson ome of the LDS aposties, speaks to the crowd about the Mormon Tabernac le Choir's recent trip to e $s U i a i SD : x d x S 2 Xv ‘ Dos Eastern Europe ‘ Speaking “It is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.” All other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to the testimony of Jesus — his death, bunal, resurrection, and ascension into heaven.” Twotypesoflight have powerto heal Conference speaker Responsibilities of pnesthood continue that bishops are always nrerview ing young Men and it’s nothing to intervention in our behalf, we Father, mother, brother showed support and love despite persecution from others men to talk to sons Society. The son says the bishop called and wants to meet with him and the father reassures his son That is what the Gospel is ail about. “Without him, without his Smith family’s sacrifice remembered Rojas encourages and notes that mother is at Relief thor and finisher of our faith, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace,” Backman said. he 3 JUNIO = Prayer, reading lead to truth Davila hing of ch n H. Verian Andersen Teaching children can ‘ Afi should “ bring meaning, satisfaction to lite, |