Are You Still Willing
Elder Kevin W. Pearson
General Authority Seventy
“Are You Still Willing”
Elder Pearson teaches that God expects us to willingly place the Savior at the center of our lives.
Partaking of the sacrament is a reminder of Christ’s Atonement and the need to always remember Him and keep His commandments.
“‘And witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son.’ … How many times have we witnessed unto God that we are willing?”
Willingness is proportionate to the amount of time people commit to be in holy places where the Holy Ghost is present.
Spend time in prayer and less time seeking other opinions.
“Change daily news feeds to the words of Christ and living prophets.”
Honoring the sabbath, paying tithing, attending the temple and honoring covenants are all powerful indicators of willingness.
Focusing on the Savior and on covenants brings lasting joy.
The most powerful spiritual influence in a child’s life is that of parents and grandparents who keep their covenants.
“Casual and inconsistent covenant keeping leads to spiritual casualty. The spiritual damage is often greatest on our children and grandchildren. Parents and grandparents, are we still willing?”