By Elder Quentin L. Cook

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Quentin L. Cook, "Being in the World but Not of the World", New Era, Jan. 2011, 2–4

Adapted from "Lessons from the Old Testament: In the World but Not of the World," Ensign, Feb. 2006, 53–55.

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Sodom and Gomorrah have actual and symbolic significance representing wickedness in the world. The Lord appeared to Abraham and said, speaking of those who lived in Sodom and Gomorrah, "Their sin is very grievous" (1

Separating evil from our lives has become even more essential since our homes are wired to bring much of what the Lord has condemned into our own living rooms if we are not vigilant. One of the most difficult challenges in our lives is to be in the world but not of the world (see Genesis 13:12).