Saturday Afternoon Session
Cherishing Life
Excerpts
At times, profoundly difficult and agonizing uncertainty can accompany the protection of life.
Two words are often attached to the sanctity of mortal birth: life and choice. Life is a most precious part of our Father’s perfect plan, and by His decree we cherish and preserve life; and we choose the continuation of life once conceived. We also treasure the gift of choice, of moral agency—helping to strengthen righteous choices approved by God that bring eternal happiness. …
Nurturing and protecting life that is yet unborn is not a political position. It is a moral law confirmed by the Lord through His prophets.
… Let us speak more often with faith and compassion to our youth in our homes, and with each other in our Relief Society and elders quorum meetings, about the Lord’s law of chastity, the sanctity of life, and the care of the unborn and their mothers. …
For any listening who have experienced the deep pain and regret of having or participating in an abortion, please remember: Although we cannot change the past, God can heal the past. Forgiveness can come through the miracle of His atoning grace, as you turn to Him with a humble and repentant heart.
My dear brothers and sisters, the diminishing love for unborn children worldwide is a grave concern. God cherishes life. It is His work and His glory to bring immortality and eternal life to His children. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we cherish life.