Elder L. Tom Perry
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"I want to address my remarks to the great young men who bear the holy Aaronic Priesthood. . .To illustrate the blessings received from this privilege, I would like to speak about two men of God, both of whom carried the name of Joseph.
"My father had a unique experience when he was the age of a priest." He was hired to care for two cows belonging to President Joseph F. Smith. He also did some occasional housework. The Smith family took this poor farmboy from Idaho in while he finished his schooling.
"My father shared with us his witness that the prophet Joseph F. Smith was truly a man of God."
"Turning to the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament, we find the story of Joseph." Joseph was from a family with 11 brothers, 10 of them were older than he. His father favored him, so the brothers sold Joseph into Egypt.
"Suddenly, Joseph found himself in a strange land, with strange customs, a strange religion and, worst of all, being sold as a slave." He presented himself so ably, however, he was purchased by Potiphar. One day, Potiphar's wife made unwanted advances toward him. Joseph fled.
"We learn a great lesson from Joseph. When he was presented with a temptation, he immediately separated himself, from even the appearance of evil."
"Listen to the still, small voice when you are faced with a time of decision. . .May the Lord inspire and direct us as we study the stories of the great prophets who have walked the earth."
