Elder Neil L. Andersen
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"Beware of the evil behind smiling eyes."
"Good comes from God, evil comes from the devil. They are not, however, equal forces that are fighting each other in the universe. ... The power of the Savior and the power of the devil are not truly comparable. It would be like comparing the greatest army on Earth to a runaway band of 2-year-olds in the nursery armed with water pistols. On this planet, however, evil has been allowed a position of influence to give us the chance to choose."
"I have known a few young men who began with every intention to stay firm in their loyalty to the Savior, but who slipped from the path because they did not see the evil behind eyes that appeared quite harmless. They saw the fun, the pleasure, the acceptance, but they did not see the other consequences."
Men and boys can discern evil by talking to parents, following the prophet, letting the Holy Ghost be guide them and gaining their own testimony of the Savior.
"Pray passionately. Read the Book of Mormon when no one is watching. Take time alone to think about who Jesus really is and how his life and sacrifice are important to you. Remember the example of the young Joseph Smith. When he lit the candle at night to read the Bible, it was because he wanted to. When he went into the grove to pray, he went alone."
"As we increase our understanding and love for the Savior, his light will illuminate everything around us. We then will see evil for what it is."
