By Summer McCann
Elder Wayne S. Peterson, of the Quorum of the Seventy, spoke of the importance of acting instead of reacting to the events that surrounds us.
“In most encounters we can determine the kind of experience we are going to have by how we respond,” Elder Peterson said.
He asked members to put off the “natural man,” and learn to be “submissive, meek, humble patient, and full of love.”
He said that in doing so, members can avoid the negative feelings and aggressive behaviors that come when following natural instincts.
“The decisions we make and the way we behave are what ultimately shape our character,” he said.
Elder Peterson said behaviors and actions are most significant in the home.
“Our home should ideally be a refuge where each member feels safe, secure, loved and insulated from harsh criticism and contention that we so often encounter in the world,” Elder Peterson said.
