Be Ye Converted
Young Women General President
October 2013 General Conference
Conversion to gospel principles comes through
righteously living the principles of the gospel and being true to our covenants
with the Lord.
We live in perilous times, and the decisions which you
are called upon to make on a daily, or even hourly, basis have eternal
consequences.
It is possible to have a testimony of the gospel without
living it. Being truly converted means we are acting upon what we believe …
Conversion is a process, not an event. It takes time,
effort, and work.
“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the
doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”--John 7:17
“I would show unto the world that faith is things which
are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye
receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.”—Ether 12:6
In our world where instant gratification is the
expectation, we are often guilty of expecting the reward without having to work
for it.
I believe Moroni is telling us that we must do the work
first and exercise faith by living the gospel, and then we will receive the
witness that it is true.
True conversion occurs as you continue to act upon the
doctrines you know are true and keep the commandments, day after day, month
after month.
Desire to share the gospel with others and the
confidence to testify boldly are natural results of true conversion.
“When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” –
Luke 22:32
A person who has experienced true conversion draws upon
the power of the Atonement and receives salvation for his or her own soul, then
reaches out to exert a powerful influence upon all those who know him or her.
Living the gospel and standing in holy places is not
always easy or comfortable, but I testify that it is worth it!
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