184th Semi-Annual LDS General Conference - Saturday Session Notes

If you are interested in the LDS General Conference Sessions that take place semi-annually, here are some notes I took during the Saturday session. I will be posting notes for the Sunday session as well.

SATURDAY SESSION

Morning

President Monson

• Gilbert, AZ temple has been dedicated.
• When all the temple dedications are done, we will have 170 temples throughout the world.

Jeffrey R. Holland

• There will be times when you will have to defend your faith.
• It has been said in the scriptures that Christ would be mocked and scourged by those who hated him.
• "Hate" is an ugly word.
• "Love One Another as I have loved you." ~ John 15:12
• "If ye love me, keep my commandments." ~ John 14:15
• Forsake transgression.
• Take heart.
• Defend your beliefs with courtesy and compassion, but always defend.

Ronald A. Rasband

• "We are surrounded by those who are in need of our help." ~ President Monson
• "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." ~ Matthew 25:40
• "When ye are in the service of your fellow beings, ye are only in the service of your God." ~ Mosiah 2:17

Carlos H. Amado

• Christ is "the resurrection and the life. He that believeth in Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in Him shall never die."
• He was the first and only one to return to Earth and have a perfect and eternal body.

Linda S. Reeves

• Pornography is a serious issue in this world, especially among families and Church members.
• Learn how to manage your passions and feelings.
• Counsel with your children with love.
• Warn them of the dangers of pornography.
• If you're free from serious sins, don't suffer needlessly.
• There are addiction recoveries available for spouses and everyone. You're not alone!
• Turn off your phone if necessary, walk out of a movie that isn't appropriate or comfortable, pray for strength, and confide in a loved one.

Neil L. Andersen

• Not all whirlwinds come because of choices. Some do because of bad choices, but others on their own.
• Everyone has their own challenges.
• Sexual relations are proper only between a man and a woman after they're lawfully and legally married.
• Families are treasures in Heaven.
• Some people have redefined marriage, but God hasn't.
• God has designated marriage, not just to be for personal satisfactions or the fulfillments of adults, but to further the ideal advances for our children, to teach them of our Creator's plans.
• Stand in Holy Places, and be not moved.
• Don't let the whirlwinds bring you down.
• These are your days to be strong.
• As you live righteously year after year, your experiences will confirm that Jesus is the Christ.
• He "will not leave you comfortless. He will come to you."

President Eyring

• Happiness comes through the love and bonds of family.
• In sacrament meetings, we can renew our covenants to remember Christ.
• Because of the fall of Adam and Eve, we have trials, temptations and death, but also the gift of having Jesus Christ as our Savior.
• The Lord acts in His own time.
• We are all children of the living God. Jesus Christ is His Son.

Afternoon

Russell M. Nelson

• Faith can move mountains.
• The word "Religion" can mean different things to everyone, but it actually means "Tied to God."
• "Thou shalt have no other gods before me."
• Spiritual truth cannot be ignored.
• Divine commandments cannot be rejected or denied.
• Striving to become a true disciple of Jesus Christ is a way of life.
• God's laws must ever be our standards.
• Even if everyone is doing it, wrong is never right.
• Immorality is immorality.
• Have the courage to defend the principles.
• Let your faith show.

Richard G. Scott

• Develop faith in Heavenly Father who loves you perfectly.
• God's purpose is to bring in the immortality of man. * Eternal life = resurrection and living with God.
• Share principles with those you love to help them press forward.
• A testimony in Jesus Christ is a powerful tool.
• Concentrate on the basic principles of Jesus Christ.
• Study the scriptures diligently.

Robert D. Hales

• Be careful of who you follow.
• "Come follow Me."
• Cherish the words of Heavenly Father.
• Enter the joy of our Lord.
• Our Savior is the key to Savior-like attributes.
• Remain true and faithful.
• Learn in thy youth to keep the commandments.

Claudio D. Zivic

• Without God, you can do nothing.

W. Craig Zwick

• With the power and aid of the Holy Ghost, we can transform hazardous places into holy places.

Quentin L. Cook

• This is the last dispensation.
• Temple work and family history centers are not about us, but those on the other side.
• Let your hearts rejoice and be exceedingly glad.
• Our precious roots and branches must be nourished.