Rejoice in the Pure Gospel

Brothers and sisters, let us be wise. Let us turn to the pure doctrinal waters of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Let us joyfully partake of them in their simplicity and plainness. The heavens are open again. The gospel of Jesus Christ is on earth once more, and its simple truths are a plentiful source of joy!

Brothers and sisters, indeed we have great reason to rejoice. If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.

Strength comes not from frantic activity but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light. It comes from placing our attention and efforts on the basics of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most.

Let us simplify our lives a little. Let us make the changes necessary to refocus our lives on the sublime beauty of the simple, humble path of Christian discipleship—the path that leads always toward a life of meaning, gladness, and peace. For this I pray, as I leave you my blessing, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Notes

1. Mahatma Gandhi, in Larry Chang, Wisdom for the Soul (2006), 356.

2. Dallin H. Oaks, “Good, Better, Best,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 107.

3. Leonardo da Vinci, in John Cook, comp., The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd ed. (1993), 262.

4. Vince Lombardi, in Donald T. Phillips, Run to Win: Vince Lombardi on Coaching and Leadership (2001), 92.

5. Luke 18:22.

6. See 1 Kings 19:12.

7. Mosiah 4:27.

8. 2 Nephi 25:26.

9. 1 Corinthians 12:31; Ether 12:11.

10. John 14:6.

11. Psalm 46:10.

12. J. E. McCulloch, Home: The Savior of Civilization (1924), 42; see also Conference Report, Apr. 1935, 116.

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