Conference Questions

 This past week as I've read Conference talks, I took time to copy down the questions our leaders asked of us back in October. Usually, the speakers would answer the question with a scripture or a story. I felt that this week it might prove beneficial for us to consider some of the questions asked independently of the answers given during Conference.  

I'd ask you to take time this week to seriously consider the questions you and I were asked just a few short months ago.

Elder Bednar

"What have we learned during these recent months of lifestyle adjustments and restrictions?"

"What do we need to improve in our lives spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually?"

Pres Oaks

"How do we keep these divine commandments [to love God and man] in a world where we are also subject to the laws of man?"

"...how do we do this—especially how do we learn to love our adversaries and our enemies?"

Elder Christofferson

"What are the fundamentals that sustain a flourishing society, one that promotes happiness, progress, peace, and well-being among its members?"

Elder Gong

"How else can we refresh, inspire, and edify the human spirit?"

Elder Uchtdorf

"How many times in the early years of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did the Saints despair and wonder if God had forgotten them?"

"Do you think He is any less concerned about you today?"

Pres Oaks

"How did it happen for the pioneers?" 

"How will it happen to women of God today?"

Pres Nelson

"Have you grown closer to the Lord, or do you feel further away from Him?"

"And how have current events made you feel about the future?"

"How are we to deal with both the somber prophecies and the glorious pronouncements about our day?"

"If preparation is our key to embracing this dispensation and our future with faith, how can we best prepare?"

Elder Soares

"Can you imagine, my brothers and sisters, what would happen if we were to derive strength and courage from the Savior and say, “No” and “Get thee hence” to unvirtuous thoughts that very first moment they come into our minds?"

"What would be the impact on the desires of our hearts?"

"How would our resulting actions keep us close to the Savior and allow the continued influence of the Holy Ghost in our lives?"

Elder Anderson

"How are we to respond to our changing world?"

"What more are we to do?"

"If a renewed study of the Savior helped prepare President Nelson, could it not help prepare us as well?"

"If the world is going to speak less of Him, who is going to speak more of Him?"

"Are there images of the Savior in our homes?"

Pres Nelson

"...to whom will we be led when we plead to find those who are willing to let God prevail in their lives?"

"Are you willing to let God prevail in your life?"

"Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life?"

"Will you allow His words, His commandments, and His covenants to influence what you do each day?"

"Will you allow His voice to take priority over any other?"

"Are you willing to let whatever He needs you to do take precedence over every other ambition?"

"Are you willing to have your will swallowed up in His?"

"...how does the Lord feel about people who will let God prevail?"

"And what is the Lord willing to do for Israel?"

Elder Stevenson

"...how do we heal, endure, and move forward when things seem so broken?"

Elder Renlund

"Am I doing enough?"

"What else should I be doing?