Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
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"Today I would like to offer my own self-improvement program. It consists of three steps that have been useful to me and, I am confident, they will be helpful to you as well.
"First, choose to begin the process of repentance now. Do not delay. Attend your meetings and serve cheerfully in the church. Learn and live by gospel principles. Begin now to turn your steps toward the temple.
"Second, choose your priorities. Let your family come first. Hold worthwhile family home evenings. Let the time you spend with your families be consistent with how important they are. Cherish and nurture family members and never allow busy schedules and frustrations to drive a wedge between you and your loved ones. Strive each day to be more obedient to the Lord's commandments.
"Third, choose the right. Study the scriptures and the words of our prophet today, even Gordon B. Hinckley. Apply those sacred teachings in your lives. Reach out to those in distress — the lonely, the sick and the needy. Do what you can do to relieve suffering and help others become self-reliant. As you do so, the Lord will be well pleased with you.
"I know that our Heavenly Father and his beloved Son live. I testify that Joseph Smith was raised up to organize the Lord's church in the dispensation of the fullness of times. As a special witness of the name of Jesus Christ, I know that the Savior laid down his life for us. Through his atonement, all mankind can repent and be cleansed of sin."
