True faith

The first quote tonight is a repeat from Elder Claudio R. M. Costa. I remembered it because it is an oxymoron. "We can lay down our lives for those we love not by physically dying for them but rather by living for them ..."

The excerpt from Elder Bednar's talk explains why we must act in faith.

"True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ and always leads to righteous action. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that "faith is the first principle in revealed religion, and the foundation of all righteousness" and that it is also "the principle of action in all intelligent beings". Action alone is not faith in the Savior, but acting in accordance with correct principles is a central component of faith. Thus, faith without works is dead."

--David A. Bednar, "Ask in Faith", Ensign, May 2008, 94–97

Decide now

to follow the Savior's teachings.

"We can lay down our lives for those we love not by physically dying for them but rather by living for them — giving of our time; always being present in their lives; serving them; being courteous, affectionate, and showing true love for those of our family and to all men — as the Savior taught."

--Elder Claudio R. M. Costa, "Don't Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today", October 2007 General Conference

and ...

"Decide now to make general conference a priority in your life. Decide to listen carefully and follow the teachings that are given. Listen to or read the talks more than once to better understand and follow the counsel. By doing these things, the gates of hell will not prevail against you, the powers of darkness will be dispersed from before you, and the heavens will shake for your good."

--Elder Paul V. Johnson, "The Blessings of General Conference", Ensign, Nov. 2005, 50