Elder Hugo Montoya spoke on four ways our burdens can be lightened by helping others.
“Once we reach the age of accountability, trials and temptations are universal,” Elder Montoya said. “Fortunately, these burdens are not to be carried alone.”
The first point Elder Montoya suggested was to “go the second mile.” Elder Montoya focused on temple attendance and how the second mile can represent things like preparing names for the temple, indexing and serving temple workers.
The second way Elder Montoya suggested to lighten the burden of others is to smile. He recounts the story of last April General Conference when President Russell M. Nelson smiled at Elder Montoya and how “that smile brought peace to (his) overwhelmed heart.”
Thirdly, Elder Montoya encouraged people to express feelings of compassion to others. Giving priesthood blessings and expressing words of consolation were some of Elder Montoya’s suggestions.
The last way Elder Montoya mentioned was inviting others to come to church. Elder Montoya said that when we do so, we “will allow more of Heavenly Father’s children to reflect on the Atonement.”
Elder Montoya concluded with his testimony that personal burdens can be lifted through Christ.
“It does not matter what our struggles are -whether they are disease or prolonged loneliness or suffering the temptations and tests of the adversary — the Good Shepard is there.”
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
