It's not the money. It's not the fame. It's the influence.

Youth leaders, are you holding aloft our standards, or have you compromised them for the lowest common denominator in order to appease the deceived or vile within the Church? Are the dances and music in your cultural halls virtuous, lovely, praiseworthy, and of good report (Articles of Faith 13), or do they represent a modern Sodom with short skirts, loud beat, strobe lights, and darkness?

The expression "follow the Brethren" has a broader meaning than some would apply to it. It means not only to agree with the counsel given to the Church by the Brethren, but also to follow their example in appearance and deportment.

At 18 our convictions are hills from which we look; At 45 they are caves in which we hide.

The greatest way to witness is through the life you live. Let the radiance of your Christian life be such that it will make [others] ask questions about your [faith].

People, especially the young, wanted to hear about God and not man.

The unbelieving world should see our testimony lived out daily because it just may point them to the Savior.

Be a good witness by the way you live. The way we live is often more convincing than the words we say.

With an old head and a young heart, you can be a source of real strength [to others] who need your cheer and encouragement.

Immorality is glorified today. The Scripture teaches that God hates immorality! The ideal of purity is scorned, immorality is laughed at in school—"God is old-fashioned!" What else can we expect but that thousands of our young people are growing up to be immoral?7

In searching for ways to bridge the generation gap, there is no doubt that we, as parents, will have to practice what we preach, by striving more to bring our conduct into line with our code of beliefs.

Your own family circle knows whether Christ lives in you and through you.