They Spoke to Us

Report from the 160th Annual General Conference, March 31, 1990, April 1, 1990

President Ezra Taft Benson: We should like to reaffirm to all the world that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We believe in Christ. We accept and affirm His teachings as revealed truths from God. We know Him to be the literal Son of God. We love Him as our resurrected Lord and Savior. (As quoted by President Gordon B. Hinckley, First Counselor in the First Presidency)

President Howard W. Hunter, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “If we will be true and faithful to our principles, committed to a life of honesty and integrity, then no king or contest or fiery furnace will be able to compromise us. For the success of the kingdom of God on earth, may we stand as witnesses for him “at all times and in all things, and in all places that [we] may be in, even until death.” (Mosiah 18:9.)

Elder L. Tom Perry, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Daily we should kneel in family prayer and study the scriptures together. Weekly we should observe the Sabbath day by attending our meetings, especially sacrament meeting, and behave appropriate to the activities that are proper for the Lord’s day.

Bishop Robert D. Hales, Presiding Bishop: Do you know how to recognize a true friend? A real friend loves us and protects us. In recognizing a true friend, we must look for two important elements in that friendship. A true friend makes it easier for us to live the gospel by being around him. Similarly, a true friend does not make us choose between his way and the Lord’s way. A true friend will help us return [to our Heavenly Father] with honor.

Elder Malcolm S. Jeppsen, of the Seventy: Cultivate our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, as your friend above all. … Just think! With Jesus as your friend, you may receive increased strength and testimony that will uphold you against temptations when they arise.

Choose your friends wisely. They will provide the foundation of spiritual strength that will enable you to make difficult, extremely important decisions correctly when they come in your life. Above all, be a friend of the Savior.

Elder Horacio A. Tenorio, of the Seventy: I testify that our teacher, our shepherd, is Christ, our best friend, who clears up all our doubts. He heals our wounds and turns our pain into sweet experiences.

Photo by Philip Shurtleff

Granger Utah Region Primary children sing and sign at conference.