Here is the video of the Brigham Young University Devotional that Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave in 1988. I really liked how he explains the law of chastity and why it is the way it is.
“We encourage you wherever you may live in the world to prepare for adversity by looking to the condition of your finances. We urge you to be modest in your expenditures; discipline yourselves in your purchases to avoid debt. … If you have paid your debts and have a financial reserve, even though it be small, you and your family will feel more secure and enjoy greater peace in your hearts”(All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances). In the pamphlet One for the Money: Guide to Family Finances by Marvin J. Ashton, he describes 12 points to improved personal and family financial management. 1. Pay an honest tithing. 2. Learn to manage money before it manages you. 3. Learn self-discipline and self-restraint in money matters. (avoid debt) 4. Use a budget. 5. Teach family members early the importance of working and earning. 6. Teach Children to make money decisions in keeping with their capacities to comprehend. 7. Teach each family member to contribute to total family welfare. 8. Make education a continuing process. 9. Work toward home ownership. 10. Appropriately involve yourself in an insurance program. 11. Understand the influence of external forces on family finance and investments. 12. Appropriately involve yourself in a food storage and emergency preparedness program. There is also a very cute video about two children that dress up as adults and pretend to be a young married couple discussing finances. https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2014-06-1140-first-things-first?lang=eng My favorite part of Elder Bednar’s talk was “These scriptures help us understand that the process of taking upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ that is commenced in the waters of baptism is continued and enlarged in the house of the Lord. As we stand in the waters of baptism, we look to the temple. As we partake of the sacrament, we look to the temple. We pledge to always remember the Savior and to keep His commandments as preparation to participate in the sacred ordinances of the temple and receive the highest blessings available through the name and by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thus, in the ordinances of the holy temple we more completely and fully take upon us the name of Jesus Christ.” I love this. The gospel is always aimed toward the temple and eternal families. I love that he ended with an invitation to go to the temple and get all the ordinances that you are ready for and if you already have them to go to the temple often.
I love to go to the temple! While I am in Rexburg and have a temple so close, I have tried to go every week and have managed most of the time. I found that the more I go the more I can’t wait to go back. I found that the temple was the reward for working so hard to push through a hard week and the piles of homework. I have grown to love the spirit that is there. I have found a peace and strength in the temple I never thought possible. I look forward to the next step in the temple ordinances: Temple Marriage. I cannot wait to find my eternal companion and starting our eternal family. This is a talk that Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave at Brigham Young University Devotional in March of 1999. I really liked it and think it is a good reminder. “Your body is a temple, a gift from God. You will be blessed as you care for your body. Choose to obey the Word of Wisdom (see D&C 89). When you are obedient to this law, you remain free from harmful addictions and have control over your life. You gain the blessings of a healthy body, an alert mind, and the guidance of the Holy Ghost. You will be prepared to serve the Lord. Never let Satan or others deceive you into thinking that breaking the Word of Wisdom will make you happier, more popular, or more attractive. To care for your body, eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. Practice balance and moderation in all aspects of your physical health. Also, avoid extremes in diet that could lead to eating disorders. Do not intentionally harm your body. Avoid dangerous activities that put your body at risk of serious injury. Do not drink coffee or tea. Never use tobacco products or any form of alcohol; they are addictive and harmful to your body and spirit. Being under the influence of alcohol weakens your judgment and self-control. Drinking can also lead to alcoholism, which destroys individuals and families." –For the Strength of Youth |
Archives |