Don't Trade Everything for Nothing

I really loved General Conference this past weekend.  The transcripts just came out so I want to post some of my favorite quotes that stood out to me. 

" “O youth of the noble birthright, carry on, carry on, carry on!” I testify that you are loved—and you are trusted—today, in 20 years, and forever. Don’t sell your birthright for a mess of pottage. Don’t trade everything for nothing. Don’t let the world change you when you were born to change the world. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."  – Brother Bradley R. Wilcox, October 2024 General Conference

Members of the Church have taken upon themselves the great responsibility of living righteously on the covenant path and helping others to do the same.  Brother Wilcox likened being a member of the Church to being a crew member on a cruise.  The crew members have a responsibility to help and serve the passengers, but they are also compensated.  Likewise, members of the Church are compensated by receiving blessings including increased happiness, peace, and confidence.

"Elder Neil L. Andersen has said, “There is a compensatory spiritual power for the righteous,” including “greater assurance, greater confirmation, and greater confidence.” Like Abraham of old, you receive greater happiness and peace, greater righteousness, and greater knowledge." – Brother Bradley R. Wilcox, October 2024 General Conference

Yet, many members of the Lord's Church have traded everything for nothing by leaving the covenant path.  Don't fall into Satan's trap by leaving the covenant path for the world.  Don't sell your birthright for a bowl of stew.  Live up to your full potential of your noble birthright.

That's my two cents.