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Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

From the upper room the gentle, reassuring words of the Prince of Peace come to us across the centuries: "My peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Perhaps this message of hope and love was never more needed than in today's troubled world.

Latter-day Saints have the advantage of receiving regularly from the Master's inspired earthly representatives counsel that reaffirms His teachings and helpfully relates them to modern circumstances. One such is Elder Boyd K. Packer of the Council of the Twelve, thirty of whose addresses appear in this book. Given in various forums- in general conference, in area conferences, at graduation exercises, to educators and other specialist groups, and in other settings- they all deal with principles that, when applied, help to bring peace to the soul.

The headings of the six parts to the book- Direction, Inspiration, Caution, Admonition, Understanding, Assurance- signal the mode of their respective contents. The chapters they embrace are alive with stimulating inspiring concepts: The effort-intense production and the immense spiritual value of the new editions of Latter-day Saint scriptures. The essence of education- not knowledge well stored but knowledge well directed in service to others. The patriotism and just the common decency of common citizens in America's early days, and the implications for us today. The only-true-church challenge- we must affirm this doctrine despite others' accusations of arrogance. Maintaining the steady course of faith and trust in God, however rough the waters. One's responsibility to give, having been given much. How we really can know God lives and loves us. How, indeed, "beneath His watchful eye His Saints securely dwell." These are a few of the gospel-rich ideas clearly and expressively set forth in this book. Six pencil drawings represent, in various situations, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world- our only source of lasting peace and comfort.

These pages abound with sound advice and comforting counsel. Varied in style and tone depending on the occasion, the talks set out gospel principles with a clarity and facility of expression that the author's hearers have come to love and admire. They are illuminated by a wealth of personal experiences and here and there by one of his original parables. Best of all, they firmly encourage and strengthen the reader as they reaffirm the author's apostolic testimony of and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His unique power to bring us peace.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 305
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780884947875
  • Genres
  • religion, lds
  • Release date
  • 1991