We had a great lesson by Julie F. We discussed Elder Oaks’ talk on “Desire.” Here are a few quotes from that talk:
“Desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices, and choices determine our actions. The desires we act on determine our changing, our achieving, and our becoming.”
Doctrine & Covenants 137:9 – “For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.”
“We should remember that righteous desires cannot be superficial, impulsive, or temporary. They must be heartfelt, unwavering, and permanent. So motivated, we will seek for that condition described by the Prophet Joseph Smith, where we have ‘overcome the evils of [our lives] and lost every desire for sin.’”
“…it is our actions and our desires that cause us to become something, whether a true friend, a gifted teacher, or one who has qualified for eternal life.”
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