Elder Gregory A. Schwitzer of the Seventy taught to stand up for what is right and to communicate the gospel with both strength and clarity.
Elder Schwitzer spoke during the Sunday afternoon session of the October 2015 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“If ever there was a time that the world needs disciples of Christ who can communicate the gospel message with clarity and from the heart, it is now. We need the clarion call of the trumpet.”
The member of the Seventy shared the story of Peter, who on the day of the Pentecost confronted the men of the world with both courage and clarity.
He went on to explain that many were assembled to criticize the believers, but Peter spoke with Spirit.
“Many heard his words, felt the Spirit, and 3000 souls joined the ranks of the early church. This is powerful evidence that one man or woman who is willing to testify when the world seems to be going in the opposite direction can make a difference.”
Elder Schwitzer taught the members of the church to be true disciples of Christ and that true disciples do not look for excuses.
“True disciples represent the Lord when it may not be convenient to do so. True disciples desire to inspire the hearts of men, not impress them.”
In studying Lehi’s Dream, Elder Schwitzer said he often thought the great and spacious building was filled with “only the most rebellious.” But he has realized that the building is not is not just filled with those that mock.
“Some could not bear up under the pressure of the people mocking them and wandered off. Others decided to join them in the building. Did they not have the courage to speak boldly against the criticisms or messages of the world?”
Elder Schwitzer concluded his talk by bearing his testimony about Restoration and the divinity of the Savior.
“As Latter-day Saints, it is time for us to stand up and testify. It is time for the notes of the melody of the gospel to arise above the noise of the world.”
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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
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