Christlike Poise
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What is the definition of "poise" according to Elder Bragg?
- How does Elder Bragg use the examples of Coach John Wooden, President Russell M. Nelson, and Jesus Christ to illustrate the concept of poise?
- What are the three elements Elder Bragg identifies as essential in developing Christlike poise?
- How does understanding our divine identity contribute to poise?
- How can recognizing the existence of a divine plan help us maintain poise in challenging conditions?
- What role does the Atonement of Jesus Christ play in enabling us to maintain poise?
Topics
Understanding the Concept of Poise
Elder Bragg discusses the concept of poise, which he defines as staying calm, cool, and collected in all situations, particularly in times of adversity and pressure. He emphasizes that poise is not just applicable to sports but to life in general and can bless everyone facing life's storms.
Spiritual poise blesses us to stay calm and focused on what matters most, especially when we are under pressure.
But poise is not spoken about much these days and practiced even less in turbulent and divisive times.
- What is spiritual poise according to Elder Bragg?
- Why is poise important in our lives?
- Can you recall a situation where you maintained poise? How did it help you?
- What can you do to improve your poise in stressful situations?
Knowing Who You Are and Being True to Your Divine Identity
Elder Bragg explains that knowing who we are and being true to our divine identity brings calm and is foundational to developing Christlike poise. We are divine beings, children of a loving Heavenly Father, and understanding this truth is crucial to maintaining poise.
It is just not possible to have divine poise without knowing that we are divine sons and daughters of a loving Heavenly Father.
Knowing who we are and being true to that divine identity are foundational to the development of Christlike poise.
- Why is understanding our divine identity important for developing poise?
- What does it mean to be true to our divine identity?
- How does understanding your divine identity help you maintain poise in challenging situations?
- How can you better understand and embrace your divine identity?
Recognizing the Existence of a Divine Plan
Elder Bragg states that remembering that there is a grand divine plan gives us courage and poise in challenging conditions. Seeing things from an eternal perspective and framing challenging times within this eternal plan can help us maintain poise.
Next, remembering that there is a grand plan engenders courage and poise in challenging conditions.
By framing challenging times within an eternal plan, pressure becomes a privilege to love, serve, teach, and bless.
- How does knowing about the divine plan help us maintain poise?
- What does it mean to see things from an eternal perspective?
- How can you better remember and understand the divine plan in your daily life?
- Can you recall a time when remembering the divine plan helped you maintain poise?
Relying on the Enabling Power of Jesus Christ and His Atonement
Elder Bragg emphasizes that the enabling power of Christ, made possible by His atoning sacrifice, gives us the strength to endure and prevail. This power enables us to maintain poise, regardless of our temporal circumstances.
And finally, the enabling power of Christ, made possible by His atoning sacrifice, gives us the strength to endure and prevail.
We can be bound to the Savior in joy and calm, regardless of our temporal circumstances.
- What is the enabling power of Christ?
- How does the Atonement of Jesus Christ help us maintain poise?
- How have you felt the enabling power of Christ in your life?
- How can you better rely on the Atonement of Jesus Christ to maintain poise in challenging situations?
