181st. General Conference

Saturday Afternoon Session:

David A. Bednar
The greatest thing we can do is the work for the dead.
We become Saviors on Mount Zion by building temples and performing the ordinances therein. 
We cannot be made perfect without our dead and they cannot be made perfect without us performing their work.
Family history is for the young people too, not just for the "old people."
   Youth can offer help to those older people who have difficulties navigating the church websites for family history.

Neil A. Anderson
Families are central to Heavenly Father's plan, He has ordained it.
Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a calling. It is not to be squeezed in if you have the time, God gives you the time.
Never postpone having children, even for education or a job. Have faith and the Lord will see you through.
As you scrimp and save, trying to get through life and having children, you will become closer with your spouse.
When making the decision of when to have children and how many is between your spouse, the Lord, and yourself.
Ian S. Arden
We must become masters of our time.
Time cannot be bought, but it can be used. On the judgment day, we will give an account of the use of our time.
"In family relationships, 'love' is spelled 'T-I-M-E."
Do not become time compulsive finger technology users; do not push aside the important things.
Be as quick to kneel as you are to text.
If we seek good books, the Lord will give us knowledge freely. Identify time wasters in our life, and "grind" them up.
     Review your time to make sure you are pursuing those things that are in line with God's plan.

Carl B. Cook
"It is better to look up." ~Thomas S. Monson
Have a "can do and will do" attitude.
Release your burden to the Lord, look skyward, and the Lord will help.
We must look up and step up!

LeGrand R. Curtis Jr.
Redeem is to buy back
Christ's redemption does not come through corruptible things such as gold or silver, but rather through His blood.
We cannot make it into God's presence without Christ's help.

D. Todd Christofferson
We live in an age similar to Nehor and Korihor. People deny Christ or think we live in an age where God does not demand anything of us.
Repentance only exists because of Christ's atonement.
Five Aspects of Repentance
1. The invitation to repent is a message of love. You are being more selfish by not calling yourself or others to repent.
2. Repentance means striving to change. Divine healing is easier for those who are truly trying to change.
3. Repentance is not only a promise of obedience, but also a renouncing of sin. The choice to repent is burning bridges in all directions!
4. Repentance requires seriousness of purpose and perseverance. We must endure to the end.
5. Whatever the cost of repentance, it will be swallowed up by the feeling of joy and happiness.

L. Tom Perry
There will always be people who will work against our church.
We can share who we are
We must be bold in our declaration of Christ
    Use the Old Testament, New Testament, and the Book of Mormon
We can find contentment through Christ
We must be righteous examples to all. Be an example of the believers.
We must speak up for our religion. Do not shy away from questions, answer them if you can. Remember the words of John on fear and love. Do not become defensive or argumentative.
    Internet is a Pearl of Great Price. Help to spread the gospel
    Perfect love casteth out fear.

Sunday Morning Session

Henry B. Eyring
You will feel God's love when you serve other people.
The power of the Book of Mormon on your witness, courage, and power is true; it has an outstanding effect.
Have charity, unshakeable courage, and stand as a witness.

Robert D. Hales
Our purpose on Earth is to grow and strengthen.
No matter what our trials are, we must know that it is for our benefit.
Wait means to hope.
As we wait upon the Lord, we shall be immovable.
Some promises will or can be fulfilled in years to come, they do not come all at once but little by little.
His angels are all around to help lift us up.

Tad R. Callister
There is no middle ground with the Book of Mormon, it either is written by God, or the Devil.
     Which will you choose? 
An honest, unbiased reading of the Book of Mormon will show you it is God.
Only one religion uses the Bible and Book of Mormon to testify of Christ.

Elaine S. Dalton
The most important thing a father can do for his daughter is love her mother. It will be showing her how she should be treated by her future spouse.
Stay close to your daughter.
Fathers are the guardians of our home.
Young women's values are God like attributes.
Your testimony has a profound effect on your daughter.
Be loyal to the royal within.

M. Russell Ballard
Only through the Saviors name can we be saved.
Saints refer to those who seek.
No polygamists or reformed LDS church has anything to do with our church.
We are to use the full name of our church, do not use nicknames for the church.
Let our testimony's of Him be heard and our love for Him shown.

Thomas S. Monson
Things that were once tolerated or frowned upon are now accepted, tolerated, and even smiled upon.
We know what is right and what is wrong; we have a conscience.
The 10 commandments are just that, commandments. They are not creative guidelines!!!!
God is unchanging; He is an anchor for us to cling to; His constancy provides a sense of safety and normality.
It is essential that we reject anything and everything that does not conform with our standards.
When President Monson was a young boy, during the depression. He had saved up all of the extra money that he had and exchanged the change for a five dollar bill. He placed that bill in the pocket of his jeans. Back then, when clothing needed to be washed, it was taken away in bundles to a laundress. Forgetting about the five dollar bill, President Monson sent his jeans to be washed. After realizing that the five dollar bill was in the pants, he prayed to Heavenly Father for the safe return of the bill. When the laundry came, he searched through the pants; he found the wet five dollar bill. He was so full of gratitude to Heavenly Father. Since then, there have been countless other prayers answered as well.
We must trust in the Lords inspiration
When you draw nearer to Him, He will draw nearer to thee.
Trust in the Lord, He will strengthen thee and uphold thee.

Sunday Afternoon Session

Russell M. Nelson
Covenant is a sacred promise with God.
Any blessings come from obedience to the laws upon which they are predicated.
If we seek the Lord and are obedient, we will receive innumerable blessings.
The Book of Mormon is a tangible fact of the gathering of Israel.
    It is another testament of Jesus Christ.
We know who we are and what is expected of us!
The greatest compliment we can receive is being called a covenant keeper!

Dallin H. Oaks
Christ taught that He is the only Begotten Son
Christ taught that He is made in the image of God the father.
Christ is the Creator of all things.
Christ is the great Jehovah and the King of Israel.
Whatever is bound on Earth shall be bound in Heaven; whatever is loosed on Earth will be loosed in Heaven as well.
The Atonement gives us the chance to overcome the spiritual death caused by sin.

Matthew O. Richardson
The Holy Ghost teaches to individuals, it is unique to each individual and adjusts how it speaks to them.
The Holy Ghost teaches by prompting or leading us.
Real teaching is teaching with and by the spirit.
You use your agency, the Holy Ghost will not force you to learn, you must chose to do so. You will not learn about anything until you yourself are ready to!
We desperately need real teaching in Sunday School, Relief Society, Elder's Quorum, High Priest, Young Men's and Young Women's, and Primary.

Kazuhiku Yamashita
Your attitude has an astounding effect upon those you teach.
     Your attitude and actions can bring in the Spirit, or it can take it away.
Future missionaries must:
    1. Desire to preach the gospel.
    2. Develop their testimony.
    3. Love others
Ask your Bishop for help in preparing for a mission.

Randall K. Bennett
"Decisions determine destiny." You cannot make a decision without it having an eternal consequence.
When you make a choice, you are also choosing the consequence.
You cannot dabble in righteousness and in worldly choices.
Your destiny is not determined by chance, but by choice!

J. Devn Cornish
You must ask for help. Heavenly Father wants to help you, but you must ask!
Prayer is there to ask for blessings, we are already going to receive.
We must let go of our hurts; give them up unto the Lord so that you can become happy again.
Doing things the Lord's way is better than when we do things our ways. The Lord knows what will happen even before we do, trust in Him.
Prayers are like medicine, it works only when used as directed.
Prayers take time to be answered; it is in the Lord's time, not ours.
Prayer provides spiritual strength.

Quentin L. Cook
Heavenly Father knows you and loves you.
Tragedies can shake even the strongest person if they let it tear away their testimony and beliefs.
Great blessings come to those who are faithful.
Many will have hardships and sore trials, but we can outlast them with prayers and priesthood blessings.
Some challenges come because of another's agency. We must forgive them of their trespasses and remember that God is a just and merciful God. Evil doers will be punished by God.

Thomas S. Monson
Heavenly Father is mindful of each and every one of us.
We must remember that we are all in this together; we play a key role in His plan.