I originally gave this talk on June 9, 2019 in sacrament meeting of the Provo 42nd Young Single Adult Ward. After promising to unfold the mystery of the parable of the olive tree to us modern readers, Jacob admits that he fears that he might “get shaken from [his] firmness in the Spirit, and stumble because of [his] over anxiety for [his brethren]” [ Jacob 4:18 ]. I can relate to him as I stand in front of you all today. When I give a talk, I usually prepare a few notes, a couple of quotes, and follow a loose outline; however, because of the importance and sensitivity of my topic today, I have written my talk out so that I will be able to share my complete thoughts and personal knowledge I have gained over the past several months through prayer and fasting on my chosen topic. In last year’s November General Conference, Elder Ulisses Soares taught us about how as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we can find greater strength in a dive...
It’s not so much what you believe in but how you live your beliefs that matter.