What Is True?

Recognizing the Strength and Importance of Youth

President Nelson expresses delight at the large youth conferences being held worldwide. He underscores that the youth are learning that their greatest strength comes from the Lord, regardless of their life circumstances.

We are delighted with reports of large youth conferences being held throughout the world. At these conferences, our noble youth are learning that no matter what happens in their lives, their greatest strength comes from the Lord.

• What is the significance of youth conferences according to President Nelson?
• How does the Lord provide strength to the youth?
• How can you support and encourage the youth in your ward or community?
• Can you recall a time when you felt the Lord's strength in your youth? How did that experience shape your faith?

Condemning Abuse and Upholding the Savior's Teachings

President Nelson strongly condemns any form of abuse, labeling it as the influence of the adversary and a grievous sin. He reaffirms the teachings of Jesus Christ on this issue and emphasizes the Church's commitment to protect, particularly children, from abuse.

Abuse constitutes the influence of the adversary. It is a grievous sin.

Let me be perfectly clear: any kind of abuse of women, children, or anyone is an abomination to the Lord.

The Savior will not tolerate abuse, and as His disciples, neither can we.

• How does President Nelson characterize abuse?
• What is the Church's stance on abuse, according to President Nelson?
• How can you contribute to creating a safe environment in your ward or community?
• What steps can you take if you suspect someone may be a victim of abuse?

Identifying the Adversary's Tactics

President Nelson warns about the adversary's tactics to blur the line between truth and falsehood. He highlights the challenge of discerning truth in the age of information.

The adversary has other disturbing tactics. Among them are his efforts to blur the line between what is true and what is not true.

The flood of information available at our fingertips, ironically, makes it increasingly difficult to determine what is true.

• What are some tactics of the adversary as described by President Nelson?
• Why is discerning truth a challenge in today's world?
• What steps can you take to discern truth in the information you consume?
• How can you help others, especially the youth, navigate through the flood of information and discern truth?

Embracing All Truth from God

President Nelson asserts that God is the source of all truth. He emphasizes that the Church embraces all truth conveyed by God, whether learned scientifically or received through revelation.

God is the source of all truth. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints embraces all truth that God conveys to His children, whether learned in a scientific laboratory or received by direct revelation from Him.

• What is the Church's stance on truth, according to President Nelson?
• How does the Church embrace truth?
• How do you personally seek truth from God?
• Can you recall a time when you learned a truth through scientific means or direct revelation? How did that impact your faith?

Seeking Confirmation of Truth

President Nelson encourages members to make notes of thoughts that catch their attention during conference and to prayerfully ask the Lord to confirm the truth of what they have heard.

From this pulpit today and tomorrow, you will continue to hear truth. Please make notes of thoughts that catch your attention and those that come into your mind and stay in your heart. Prayerfully ask the Lord to confirm that what you have heard is true.

• Why is it important to seek confirmation from the Lord when learning new truths?
• What is the role of prayer in confirming truth?
• How do you typically seek confirmation from the Lord when learning new truths?
• Can you recall a time when you received confirmation of a truth from the Lord? How did that experience strengthen your testimony?