Brother Dean R. Burgess
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"'Do you know who you are?' Knowing who you are makes you spiritually strong, sound and steadfast in your priesthood duties. You become confident with faith and determination to make right decisions. You have courage to stand up for what you know is right. You realize that it is a privilege to hold the priesthood of God and have the authority to act in his name.
"Finding out who we are is one of life's greatest quests. As parents and leaders, we make a sincere and honest effort to help those we love understand and know the answer to this simple but profound question, 'Who am I?'
"I ask you young men of the Aaronic Priesthood, 'How do you come to receive a knowledge and witness of who you are?' Please consider the following three questions and related principles that are essential in understanding your true identity.
"First, do you know that you are a son of God?
"Second, do you know who you are in God's plan?
"Third, do you know who you are as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
"You belong to a priesthood quorum of young men, where you can feel the brotherhood and friendship of priesthood holders. The quorum is a protection for you against worldly influences."
