Response to Elder Eyring's Talk

  Elder Eyring’s talk is one filled with insightful advice geared to helping us all remember that we are children of God.  Despite this divine heritage we posses there are many stumbling blocks that we face here on earth that causes us to lose our way, and in some cases become lost forever.  Elder Eyring’s address gives us help and guidance to some of the challenges people face. Pride.  Pride is one tactic that Satan employs on others to make them lose sight of what is really important.  I think Elder Eyring clearly portrayed the impact pride can have by making us realize what we are looking over if we give ourselves so much credit.

  God has given us everything.  When we let ourselves become enthralled with the things of the world, giving ourselves all recognition, we not only weaken our true power that comes with being a righteous child of God but we begin to mix up our priorities.  Whether pride comes with becoming a famous NBA star, an actor, or perhaps through the intellect we receive here on earth the effects are the same.  We see this all around us and at times even see ourselves becoming entangled with this dangerous trap. 

  One of my favorite “antidotes” he discusses in helping us with pride is remembering who we are and where we came from.   When we realize that we are children of God and that Christ has sacrificed everything for us we can gain humility.  He truly loves us.  By realizing some of the blessings we have, such as the plan of salvation, we can also discover the necessity of hard work in this life.

  Elder Eyring’s words have very much truth and brilliance behind them.  This life really does determine the “rest of our condition for eternity.”  By reading his insights to why we need to work hard and remain humble, determination begins to stir within me.  This life is full of challenges and difficulties.  However, just as Elder Eyring discussed, we must work hard and expect difficulties because of the truth we as members of the church have.  This life is a test.  We were sent here to show that we are faithful, and will remain faithful, throughout this life so we can make it back to God.  God has high hopes for us.  He has faith in us.  We must take Elder Eyring’s important advice by remaining humble and working hard throughout our entire lives!