Decisions | Thomas S. Monson

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Decisions | Thomas S. Monson

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Thomas S. Monson was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he gave this devotional address on 6 February 1977.
Introduction: 0:00
A Competitive World: 5:34
A Modern Example: 10:25
Your Responsibility: 12:00
Decision 1: What shall I believe? 15:00
Decision 2: Whom shall I marry? 20:32
Decision 3: What shall be my life's work? 25:13
We Will be Directed: 33:10
Follow the Prophet: 36:14
Conclusion: 44:21
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When we have important decisions to make-especially those decisions regarding our faith, our family, and our life's work-we can be assured that if we pray, follow the counsel of the prophets, and have the courage to act, we will be guided to our greatest potential and happiness.
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"As I contemplated what I might address my remarks to this evening, I thought of a phrase which I have had going through my mind over the years concerning the importance of making the right decisions in life...Obedience to God's law will bring liberty and eternal life, whereas disobedience will bring captivity and death. It has been said by one years ago that history turns on small hinges, and so do people's lives. Our lives will depend upon the decisions we make, for decisions determine destiny.
I ask the question, as you contemplate these decisions, shall you make stepping-stones, or shall you carve out for yourself a stumbling-block?
Now, what are those three important decisions?
1. What shall be my faith?
2. Whom shall I marry?
3. What shall be my life's work?
We need to pray, and then we need to act...I would not be standing before you this evening had I not followed the counsel of a prophet, had I not prayed about a decision, had I not come to appreciate an important truth: the wisdom of God ofttimes appears as foolishness to men, but the greatest single lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and man obeys, that man will always be right." - Elder Monson

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@six1nyne 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up with Hinckley and when he died i didnt transition well to Monson. Now I'm older and I love Monson. He is a masterful story teller and has such a sweet countenance and you feel his love is genuine. Thank Thee o God for our prophets may we ever heed their counsel.

@jamiem2444 4 жыл бұрын

President Hinkley was my favorite! I also had a hard time when he died, but then I learned to love Thomas S. Monson. President Monson was such a great example of selfless service and following the spirit.

@patsywilliams4791 4 жыл бұрын

I love these Prophets

@robertlewis7208 3 жыл бұрын

Each one might speak personally to us but they all have things from Jesus to teach us thank you Heavenly Father

@indianrider6198 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up with Monson as a prophet and it’s the same for me

@soulslayer2922 2 жыл бұрын

I had this exact experience and although I sustained him and loved him I did not feel drawn to him until I went to the Christmas devotional in SLC, Monson's last year as prophet, and was second row. Being so close to a prophet was life changing for me, and I saw him wiggle his ears and fist bump kids. I was a fan, for lack of a better word.

@blacksmithsforge640 4 жыл бұрын

I still can’t believe he’s gone.

@kevinphelps5017 3 жыл бұрын

I miss him so much.

@Cheriwrites75 Жыл бұрын

I know a couple that were engaged in college and when praying about when they should marry, he was told she was the right one, but it was not the right time. They got married anyway and what followed was years of difficulty, strife, and divorce. The consequences of their decision are being felt now by their grandchildren. So yes, timing matters even when you have found the right person.

@phabrinhos 4 жыл бұрын

What a marvelous speech. I remember when President Monson was called to be the prophet. The Spirit confirmed to me powerfully he was God's anointed seer and revelator.

@DanielA-iz1eg 2 жыл бұрын

44.04 "The wisdom of God, oft times appears as foolishness to Man, but the greatest single lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks, and Man Obey's, that man will always be right."

@paulmricks 2 жыл бұрын

Great insights into the making of a great man and prophet.

@sophiat2058 2 жыл бұрын

An honourable and excellent man 🙏🏽

@steel4331 4 жыл бұрын

When Joseph went tested the Epistle of James, and went and Prayed, He was acting in Faith.

@anthonywaynehunt1364 5 жыл бұрын

His story at the end is especially impactful considering all that he would yet accomplish as prophet. To earnestly listen to God and try to do his will for us is a lesson we should all take to heart.

@frankcesar8593 2 жыл бұрын

We Must REPENT AND OBEY GOD AND HIS PROPHET AND APOSTLES

@eCommKen 2 жыл бұрын

36:22 "Follow the prophets of God. And when you follow the prophets, you will be on safe territory."

@alfredorubio9049 2 жыл бұрын

I like this man especially when he wiggles his ears,its funny..I am a convert and when introduced to this church president Monson was president,great guy,and great talks too

@keithnoakes1316 3 жыл бұрын

Knowing what one feels and thinks is most important to one's success.

@SeerOfTime577 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@ezrablasi9973 9 ай бұрын

What faith to decline the commissioner’s office in the military! I can testify that these seemingly tough decisions to follow spiritual promptings are ALWAYS worth it. Today is a day of miracles!