Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its 192nd Annual General Conference Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3. This blog summarizes the key points from the Sunday morning session.

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Sunday, 12:01 pm

Presdient Russell M. Nelson — The power of spiritual momentum

"My dear brothers and sisters, I love you," President Russell M. Nelson proclaimed Sunday morning.The president of the church shared that he had been to Ukraine and Russia many times, and that he loves the people there dearly. He invited listeners to fast and pray for those affected by the conflict, and stated that war is a violation of everything Jesus Christ taught.

#PresidentNelson | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/7H49hl1sCH

— LDS Living (@LDSLivingMag) April 3, 2022President Nelson called for church members to end the conflicts in our hearts, our homes, and our lives. "Bury any and all inclinations to hurt others," he said.President Nelson then shared an example of momentum being used to carry a sports team to victory, and asked, "What can ignite spiritual momentum?" He shared five suggestions to help us maintain positive spiritual momentum:

First, Get on the covenant path and stay there. President Nelson shared that taking the sacrament weekly and making covenants in the temple is the only path that leads to exaltation and eternal life.

Second, discover the joy of daily repentance. If you have strayed from the covenant path, President Nelson urged immediate repentance, which brings joy and relief.

Third, learn about God and how he works. He said discernment between God and Satan comes through daily prayer.

Fourth, seek and expect miracles. "Do the spiritual work to seek miracles. Prayerfully ask God to help you exercise that kind of faith," President Nelson said.

Fifth, end conflict in your personal life. "Exercise the humility, courage and strength required, both to forgive and to seek forgiveness."

"Two weeks from today we celebrate Easter. Between now and then, I invite you to seek an end to a personal conflict that has weighed you down. Could there be a more fitting act of gratitude to Jesus Christ for His Atonement?" #PresNelson #GeneralConference #UniverseBYU

— BYU Daily Universe (@UniverseBYU) April 3, 2022"As you act on these pursuits, I promise you the ability to move forward on the covenant path with increased momentum, despite whatever obstacles you face," President Nelson said.—Katie Workman

Sunday, 11:52 am

Elder Hugo E. Martinez — Teaching self-reliance to children and youth

The remarks from Elder Hugo E. Martinez, of the Seventy, focused on developing and teaching self-reliance."Striving to be self-reliant is part of our work along the covenant path that leads us back to Heavenly Father and to his Son, Jesus Christ. It will strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ and joyfully bind us to him," he said.Elder Martinez said building self-reliance should not be viewed as a program or event, but a doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ."We become self-reliant throughout our lives by growing in spiritual strength, physical and emotional health, pursuing our education and employment, and being temporally prepared," he said. Elder Martinez noted similarities between self-reliance and the church's youth program and said the four principles taught in each program are similar.The principles of the Children and Youth Development Program help teach children about personal development using a unique approach for each child, Elder Martinez said.

"Let us follow our Savior Jesus Christ and his gospel by becoming self-reliant throughout our lives, and teaching this to our children and youth." #ElderMartinez | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/6W6eFNftBx

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 3, 2022"We teach these things to children by our good example, working and serving with them, studying the scriptures and following the teachings of Jesus Christ as taught by prophets," he said.Elder Martinez quoted from "The Family: A Proclamation to the World," and gave examples of how his wife teaches their grandchildren using technology while they are serving in West Africa. This is a way that she lends support as encouraged in the proclamation.He said self reliance is a process of learning. "It never ends; it is a continuous, daily process."Elder Martinez ended his talk by encouraging members to do three things — be examples of service, live and teach self-reliance, and build self-reliance as part of the gospel.—Emily Ashcraft

Sunday, 11:29 am

Elder Ronald A. Rasband — To heal the world

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke on religious freedom, an attack on which, he described, as "another scourge sweeping the globe" as governments, communities and opponents of faith "seek to impose restrictions on expressions of heartfelt convictions.""Such an attitude marginalizes people devaluing personal principles, fairness, respect, spirituality and peace of conscience," Elder Rasband said, later adding, "Efforts to curtail such religious liberty are not new. Throughout history, people of faith have suffered mightily at the hands of others. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are no different."

"I invite you to champion the cause of religious freedom. It is an expression of the God-given principle of agency." ––Elder @RonaldARasband #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/YLQdMZcevR

— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) April 3, 2022From the early days of the church, when Joseph Smith first published 13 fundamental tenets of the faith in 1842 — even before, he added — members of the church have been "attacked and driven thousands of miles," eventually fleeing New York, Ohio, Missouri and Illinois, before finding a home in the Salt Lake Valley."From those days of intense persecution, the Lord's church has grown steadily to nearly 17 million members, with well over half living outside the United States," Elder Rasband said.He then offered four ways that "society and individuals benefit from religious freedom:"

Honors the first and second great commandments, "placing God at the center of our lives."

Fosters expressions of belief, hope and peace.

Inspires people to help others.

Acts as a unifying and rallying force for shaping values and morality.

Elder Rasband shares four key principles of religious freedom. We believe it is important for all religions - Christians and those of other faiths alike - to freely practice and express their religion in their own countries. #generalconference #elderrasband pic.twitter.com/kpekXeb6ud

— The Church of Jesus Christ in the United Kingdom (@TheChurchNewsUK) April 3, 2022"As a church, we join with other religions protecting people of all faiths and persuasions, and their right to speak their convictions," Elder Rasband said."This does not mean we accept their beliefs, nor they ours, but we have more in common that we have with those who desire to silence us."No question, people of faith, working together, can make significant interventions," he later added. "At the same time, one-on-one service is often unheralded but quietly changes lives."—Sean Walker

Sunday, 11:20 am

Elder Michael T. Ringwood — For God so loved us

Elder Michael T. Ringwood of the Seventy began his talk by sharing that Jesus Christ died for mankind so that we can all return home to heaven. His plan for each of us is personal, and he knows our hearts, names, and what he needs us to do, he said.Elder Ringwood then shared examples of how Moses, Esther and Joseph Smith sought out Christ and were greeted with familiar and personal revelation.

"Brothers and sisters, we are the focus of our Heavenly Father's plan and the reason for our Savior's mission. Each of us, individually is Their work and Their glory." #ElderRingwood #GeneralConference #UniverseBYU

— BYU Daily Universe (@UniverseBYU) April 3, 2022Joseph of old was chosen by the Lord at a young age and was persecuted by his brothers, but forgave them, Elder Ringwood said. Whether we are forgiving others or seeking forgiveness, we must follow Joseph's example, he said."Why does Heavenly Father's personalized plan for us include helping others return to him? Because that is how we become like Jesus Christ," Elder Ringwood said.

"God sent Jesus Christ, His Only Son in the flesh, to lay down His life for every one of us. This He did because He loves us and designed a plan for each of us to return home to Him." ––Elder Michael T. Ringwood #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/6yH3EIx3T7

— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) April 3, 2022Elder Ringwood shared the story of a close friend named Paul who grew up in an abusive household and found the church through the warm presence of sister missionaries there. One day, Paul proclaimed his testimony at the wrong church. On the day he was baptized, a church member told Paul he was looking for a new church when Paul's testimony led him back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "You saved my life," the man told Paul.Elder Ringwood concluded, "This is my witness on this beautiful Sabbath morning. May we write it on our hearts and allow it to fill our souls with peace, hope and eternal joy: God so loved us that he sent his only begotten son not to condemn us, but to save us."— Katie Workman

Sunday, 10:53 am

Sister Amy A. Wright — Christ heals that which is broken

Jesus Christ is the source of all healing, capable of fixing all that is broken in life, said Sister Amy D. Wright, second counselor in the Primary general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."He can heal broken relationships with God, broken relationships with others and broken parts of ourselves," she said.Fixing requires repentance, and repentance often requires forgiveness. Forgiveness is a universal commandment, required of "all men," she added, quoting scripture."Extending forgiveness can take tremendous courage and humility," Sister Wright said. "It can also take time. It requires us to put our faith and trust in the Lord as we assume accountability for the condition of our hearts."

"Extending forgiveness and love can take tremendous courage and humility. It can also take time. It requires us to put our faith and trust in the Lord as we assume accountability for the condition of our hearts." #SisterWright | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/AGDIET37YA

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 3, 2022Often times, members can find themselves patiently, or sometimes impatiently, waiting on God's miracles, Sister Wright added. Such waiting stresses patience as they "wait upon the Lord," but it can also put members of the church in a good place, teaching gospel principles like long-suffering and endurance as they wait."Waiting upon the Lord can be a sacred place — a place of polishing and refining where we can come to know the Savior in a deeply personal way," Sister Wright said. "Waiting upon the Lord may also be a place where we find ourselves asking, 'O God, where art thou?'; A place where spiritual perseverance requires us to exercise faith in Christ by intentionally choosing him again and again and again."I know this place and I understand this type of waiting."

"Exercising faith in Christ means trusting not only in God's will but also in His timing." ––Sister Amy A. Wright #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/DFvEsHBDop

— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) April 3, 2022—Sean Walker

Sunday, 10:34 am

Elder D. Todd Christofferson — Our relationship with God

Much like the biblical story of Job, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles noted that we may feel — in times of suffering – that God has abandoned us.Elder Christofferson said it is easy to believe that if we keep to certain rules, God will reward us at a set schedule. "We ought not to think of God's plan as a cosmic vending machine," he warned. But even amid uncertainty, he noted that Heavenly Father is willing to guide us along, and we can anticipate a growing sense of faith and trust in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.As "joint-heirs of Christ," our refinement will not be easy, but the path leads to eternal happiness, Elder Christofferson said.

"The atoning power of Jesus Christ—who descended below all things and then ascended on high and who possesses all power in heaven and in earth—ensures that God can and will fulfill His promises." ––Elder @ChristoffDTodd #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/poUEBXgfJt

— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) April 3, 2022Elder Christofferson then referenced the stories of Abraham, Joseph of old, Abinadi, Alma and Amulek and Joseph Smith, noting how each of them exercised faith amid adversity and received divine guidance.

"In the midst of this refiner's fire, rather than get angry with God, get close to God." Elder @ChristoffDTodd | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/p9qMUrEmFT

— Trent Toone (@tbtoone) April 3, 2022"In the end, it is the blessing of a close and abiding relationship with the Father and the Son that we seek. It makes all the difference and is everlastingly worth the cost," Elder Christofferson said."I bear witness that no matter what our mortal experience may entail, we can trust God and find joy in Him," he concluded.—Katie Workman

Sunday, 10:00 am

Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

By KSL.com Staff | Updated - April 3, 2022 at 12:39 p.m. | Posted - April 3, 2022 at 9:55 a.m.

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints waves to attendees during the church's Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference at the Conference Center, in Salt Lake City on Sunday. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)

Presdient Russell M. Nelson — The power of spiritual momentum

Elder Hugo E. Martinez — Teaching self-reliance to children and youth

Elder Ronald A. Rasband — To heal the world

Elder Michael T. Ringwood — For God so loved us

Sister Amy A. Wright — Christ heals that which is broken

Elder D. Todd Christofferson — Our relationship with God

Sunday morning general conference session begins

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Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

By KSL.com Staff | Updated - April 3, 2022 at 12:39 p.m. | Posted - April 3, 2022 at 9:55 a.m.

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints waves to attendees during the church's Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference at the Conference Center, in Salt Lake City on Sunday. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)

Presdient Russell M. Nelson — The power of spiritual momentum

Elder Hugo E. Martinez — Teaching self-reliance to children and youth

Elder Ronald A. Rasband — To heal the world

Elder Michael T. Ringwood — For God so loved us

Elder Gary E. Stevenson — Love, share, invite

Sister Amy A. Wright — Christ heals that which is broken

Elder D. Todd Christofferson — Our relationship with God

Sunday morning general conference session begins

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