What is True?

President Russel M. Nelson

President of the Church

“What is True?”


President Nelson affirms the Lord's teachings about abuse and testifies that God is the source of all truth.

  • Youth are learning around the World that no matter what happens in their life, their greatest strength comes from the Lord.

  • “Any kind of abuse of women, children or anyone is an abomination to the Lord. He grieves and I grieve whenever anyone is harmed. He mourns, and we all mourn, for each person who has fallen victim to abuse of any kind.”

  • Measures taken by the Church to prevent, in particular, children from abuse. Referring to the resources on abuse.ChurchofJesusChrist.org on help, healing and protection from abuse. “I invite you to study them. These guidelines are in place to protect the innocent.”

  • Be alert and act promptly to protect anyone subject to abuse.

  • Adversary uses other disturbing tactics: Blurs the line between what is true and not true. “God is the source of ALL truth.”

  • “From this pulpit today and tomorrow you will continue to hear truth. Please make notes of thoughts that catch your attention and those that come into your mind and stay in your heart. Prayerfully ask the Lord to confirm that what you have heard is true.”

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