Large crowds congregated to hear Elder Christopherson in Hamilton New Zealand when runway troubles delayed his flight. He spoke Saturday and Sunday morning to those who had 1 day to prepare for his visit (a holiday weekend).
He said,
Speaking of the state of society and the challenges followers of Christ face under current world conditions, Elder Christofferson said, “We can live with confidence if we bind ourselves to (Christ) through our covenants, through our actions, through our lives.”
He warned about becoming distracted from this task. “The adversary need only distract us from the best choices – sometimes even with good choices.”
He suggested Sabbath day observance, developing self-reliance, sharing the gospel message and seeking the blessings of the temple as ways to avoid distractions and centre our lives on Jesus Christ.
He said,
Speaking of the state of society and the challenges followers of Christ face under current world conditions, Elder Christofferson said, “We can live with confidence if we bind ourselves to (Christ) through our covenants, through our actions, through our lives.”
He warned about becoming distracted from this task. “The adversary need only distract us from the best choices – sometimes even with good choices.”
He suggested Sabbath day observance, developing self-reliance, sharing the gospel message and seeking the blessings of the temple as ways to avoid distractions and centre our lives on Jesus Christ.
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