President Thomas S. Monson counseled in his General Priesthood address about striving to put forward our best.
He cited several sources indicating that we face grave difficulties in this task, and offered his advise on how to be successful. The Lord is on our side -- we cannot fail. It is not a time to fear, but to go forth with courage.
The three key elements for success he enumerates are:
1. Study diligently.President Monson suggests that if we study the scriptures daily we will have power to resist any temptation that is put before us. The Holy Spirit will guide us as we study.
2. Pray fervently.
3. Live righteously.
Fervent prayer will be answered, as with God, all things are possible. Prayer is the provider of spiritual strength.
Holders of the priesthood may not necessarily be eloquent in their speech. They may not hold advanced degrees in difficult fields of study. They may very well be men of humble means. But God is no respecter of persons, and He will sustain His servants in righteousness as they avoid the evils of our day and live lives of virtue and purity
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