Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What parallels does Elder Soares draw between the Salt Lake Temple's renovation and our spiritual lives?
- How does Elder Soares define temperance, and why is it important for disciples of Christ?
- What examples from scripture and modern experiences does Elder Soares use to illustrate the power of temperance?
- How can temperance help us during times of adversity and challenge?
- What promises does Elder Soares offer for those who cultivate the virtue of temperance in their lives?
Topics
Strengthen Your Spiritual Foundation
Elder Soares draws a parallel between the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple's physical foundation and the need for us to strengthen our spiritual foundation in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of taking extraordinary measures to reinforce our faith and testimony.
How firm is your foundation? And what reinforcements to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed?
The gospel of Jesus Christ provides us with divinely inspired and effective means to prevent the spiritual erosion in our souls.
- What does Elder Soares suggest we do to strengthen our spiritual foundation?
- Why is it important to prevent spiritual erosion in our lives?
- What extraordinary measures can you take to strengthen your spiritual foundation?
- Reflect on how your faith has been reinforced over time. What practices have been most effective for you?
Cultivate the Virtue of Temperance
Temperance is highlighted as a crucial Christlike attribute that harmonizes other virtues such as humility, faith, and charity. Elder Soares explains how temperance protects against spiritual erosion and reflects the Savior's character.
Temperance is an essential reinforcement for a firm foundation in Jesus Christ.
It is the virtue that brings harmony to the heart, shaping desires and emotions with wisdom and calmness.
- How does Elder Soares define temperance?
- Why is temperance considered a reflection of the Savior Himself?
- In what ways can you cultivate temperance in your daily life?
- How can temperance help you respond to challenges or adversity?
Respond with Temperance in Adversity
Elder Soares shares examples of how Saints in Mexico responded with temperance despite severe trials, illustrating the power of this virtue in maintaining faith and testimony during adversity.
With the help of the Lord, we can choose to respond with temperance to the frustrations and challenges of life.
Their quiet and unassuming example served as a tender invitation to walk the Savior’s path with temperance in all things.
- What examples does Elder Soares provide to illustrate temperance in adversity?
- How does responding with temperance affect one's faith and testimony?
- Think of a recent challenge you faced. How could you have responded with more temperance?
- How can you prepare yourself to respond with temperance in future trials?
Follow the Savior's Example of Temperance
The Savior's life exemplified perfect temperance, even in His greatest trials. Elder Soares encourages us to follow Christ's example to become more like Him and secure our foundation in His teachings.
The Savior’s ministry on earth was marked by the virtue of temperance in all aspects of His character.
Even in the midst of His greatest agony, the Savior demonstrated perfect and divine temperance.
- How did the Savior exemplify temperance during His earthly ministry?
- What does Elder Soares suggest is the result of following the Savior's example of temperance?
- In what ways can you emulate the Savior's example of temperance?
- How does following the Savior's example of temperance strengthen your testimony?
The Spiritual Impact of Temperance
Elder Soares discusses the spiritual benefits of temperance, including purification of the soul and preparation for the Second Coming. He testifies that temperance draws us nearer to the Savior.
The constant pursuit of temperance purifies our soul and sanctifies our heart before the Savior.
I testify that we will strengthen and anchor our lives more securely upon the sure foundation of our Redeemer.
- What spiritual benefits does Elder Soares associate with temperance?
- How does temperance prepare us for the Second Coming of Christ?
- How has the pursuit of temperance affected your spiritual growth?
- What steps can you take to make temperance a more integral part of your spiritual journey?
