"What does it mean to stand as a witness of God at all times and in all things and in all places?" Young Women Gen. Pres. Margaret D. Nadauld asked young women of the Church March 25.

Speaking during the General Young Women Meeting in the Tabernacle on Temple Square, Sister Nadauld answered: "First of all, in standing as a witness at all times, we promise to love the Lord, to honor Him all the time — daytime and nighttime, summer and winter, good times and bad times. Love the Lord and let that love show by the way we live. We also take time to thank Him, take time to ask for help, take time to seek guidance and then take time to listen. Take time for that still, small voice which will whisper to us, help us and give us courage."

Continuing, Sister Nadauld explained that standing as a witness in all things means the "big things, little things, in all conversations and jokes. In games played and books read and music listened to. In causes supported, service rendered, clothes worn, friends made."

In addition, it means "being kind in all things, being the first to say hello, being the first to smile, being the first to make the stranger feel a part of things, being helpful. Thinking of others' feelings. Being inclusive.

"Finally, we say that we will stand as a witness in all places. That means not only in public places, but in private places as well, in secret, in dark or in light places. In Church, school, home, or cars. In mountain places or beach places. On the street or in the park. Stand as an example of a worthy daughter of God in all places."

Sister Nadauld then related examples of young women who had exercised good judgment. "Exercising good judgment is a sign of maturity and trustworthiness. Remember Joseph who was sold into Egypt? Certainly he exercised good judgment when he was tempted by Potiphar's wife to become involved with her in an immoral act. We read in the Bible that at this critical time in his young life, Joseph stood up and got himself out of the situation.

"You, like Joseph, are of noble heritage. You have a royal inheritance, for you are a spirit daughter of God. You are a chosen generation. The time is here for you to stand up for what you know is right. You must judge right from wrong. No longer can you be complacent, or go with the flow, or wonder what to do. Decide well in advance, before the pressure is on, what you stand for."

Sister Nadauld explained that part of the adversary's plan to thwart God's plan is to desensitize young women, slowly. She pleaded with young women to avoid inappropriate movies and magazines that appear acceptable but that are wrong and evil. "Don't be tricked! Simply stand up and walk away!"

In her closing remarks, she spoke of the baby born 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem, of His sacrifice and Atonement. "When we think of the magnificence of His gift to us, what small thing could we do for Him and for our Heavenly Father who sent Him? We could stand as witnesses of their love and teachings at all times, in all things and in all places."