For many, living a Christlike life every day may be even more difficult than laying down one's life. I learned during a time of war that many men were capable of great acts of selflessness, heroism, and nobility without regard to life. But when the war was over and they came home, they could not bear up under the ordinary daily burdens of living and became enslaved by tobacco, alcohol, drugs, debauchery, which in the end caused them to forfeit their lives. Some may say: "I am a simple person. I have no stature or position. I am new in the Church. My talents and abilities are limited. My contribution is little." Or they may say: "I am too old to change. I have already lived my life. Why should I try?" It is never too late to change. Discipleship does not come from positions of prominence, wealth, or advanced learning. The disciples of Jesus came from all walks of life. However, discipleship does require us to forsake evil transgression and enjoy what President Spencer W. Kimball has called "the miracle of forgiveness." This can only come through repentance, which means that we forsake sin and resolve each day to be followers of truth and righteousness. As Jesus taught, "What manner of man ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am."