Sister Linda S. Reeves, Second Counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency, addressed the desire that saints have for rewards promised by God to come immediately, including rewards that one might not see here on earth.
Sister Reeves began her talk by addressing the joy of holding a baby and feeling of its new spirit.
“Our bodies are sacred gifts from Heavenly Father, they are personal temples,” said Sister Reeves. “As we keep them pure, we can be worthy to help our Heavenly Father create bodies for his beloved spirit children.
Sister Reeves also quoted parts of the talk “The Plan of Happiness” by President Boyd K. Packer, that drew attention to the power of procreation given to both women and men, and how it should be excised within the bounds of marriage.
“The power of procreation is not an incidental part of the plan, it is the plan,” said Sister Reeves, quoting President Packer.
The second councilor of the General Relief Society Presidency mentioned four tools that Satan uses to draw women away from Christ: seductive romance novels, TV soap operas, married women connecting to old boyfriends on social media, and pornography.
Sister Reeves counseled LDS women to protect their virtue, because it will allow them to access the spirit, She reminded women that participating in anything that is below Heavenly Father’s standards will weaken them.
“We cannot play with Satan’s fiery darts and not get burned,” Sister Reeves said.
Recognizing that no one is perfect, Sister Reeves talked about repentance, reminding sisters that the Atonement will allow no scars if one truly repents.
Though several women have told Sister Reeves that “Heavenly Father’s blessings are just too far away,” Sister Reeves promised, that if one centers their lives on those promised blessings and is aware of tender mercies, they will receive a reward that will lead them to say, “‘was that all that was required?'”
Other General Conference news:
LDS Church announces three new apostles
Three new apostles to represent Christ throughout the world
English only at LDS General Conference
LDS Quorums of the Seventy now called General Authority Seventies
Slideshow: General Conference Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015
Women’s general session:
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Now is a part of eternity
Sister Carol F. McConkie: The Lord’s agents
Sister Linda S. Reeves: Rewards will come
Sister Rosemary M. Wixom: Divine nature within you
Saturday morning session:
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: It works!
Elder M. Russell Ballard: God is at the helm
Elder Richard J. Maynes: The joy of living a Christ-centered life
Sister Neill F. Marriott: Yielding our hearts to God
Elder Francisco J. Vinas: The pleasing word of God
Saturday afternoon session:
Elder Dallin H. Oaks: Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ
Elder Bradley D. Foster: It’s never too early and it’s never too late
Elder Robert D. Hales: Meeting the challenges of today’s world
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: Behold thy mother
Priesthood session:
Sunday morning session:
President Thomas S. Monson: Be an example and a light
Elder Ronald A. Rasband: Love one another
Elder Gary E. Stevenson: Fulness of times
Elder Dale G. Renlund: Through God’s eyes
President Russell M. Nelson: A plea to my sisters
Elder Gregory A. Schwitzer: Let the clarion trumpet sound
Elder Claudio R.M. Costa: That they do always remember him
Sunday afternoon session:
President Henry B. Eyring: The Holy Ghost as your companion
Elder D. Todd Christofferson: Why the church
Elder Von G. Keetch: Blessed and happy are those who keep the commandments of God
Sister Carole M. Stephens: If ye love me, keep my commandments
Elder Allen D. Haynie: Remembering in whom we have trusted
Elder Kim B. Clark: Eyes to see and ears to hear
Brother Devin G. Durrant: My heart pondereth them continually
Elder Koichi Aoyagi: Hold on thy way
Elder David A. Bednar: Chosen to bear testimony of my name
Other conference-related coverage:
LDS Quorums of the Seventy now called General Authority Seventies
LDS Church members anticipate counsel on LGBT acceptance
English only at LDS General Conference
Music and the Spoken Word: A Mormon gift to the world
Mormons encouraged to review past sessions before General Conference
Slideshow: General Conference Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015
