Answers from an Apostle

How Can I Learn to Use Good Language?

By Elder D. Todd Christofferson

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

D. Todd Christofferson

Adapted from “A Sense of the Sacred” (Brigham Young University devotional, Nov. 7, 2004), speeches.byu.edu.

Two boys talking to each other

Illustrations by Fede Combi

Remember that you are responsible for what you say.

Girl talking at a pulpit

Speak reverently when you talk about Jesus and Heavenly Father.

A group of children and an adult talking

Follow the example of others who use good language.

Three children talking

Let the Holy Ghost help you know what to say.