October 2014 Conference Notebook

“What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken; … whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same” (D&C 1:38).

As you review the October 2014 general conference, you can use these pages (and Conference Notebooks in future issues) to help you study and apply the recent teachings of the living prophets and apostles and other Church leaders.

Fill in the Blank

1. “When we ___________ wrong choices, big or small, which are inconsistent with the restored gospel, we lose the blessings and protections we need.” (Quentin L. Cook, “Choose Wisely,” 48.)

2. “According to the world’s standards, following the prophet may be unpopular, politically incorrect, or socially unacceptable. But following the prophet is always __________.” (Carol F. McConkie, “Live according to the Words of the Prophets,” 78.)

3. “Lowering the Lord’s standards to the level of a society’s inappropriate behavior is __________.” (Lynn G. Robbins, “Which Way Do You Face?” 10.)

4. “Absolute __________ exists in a world that increasingly disdains and dismisses absolutes. In a future day, ‘every knee [shall] bow’ and ‘every tongue [shall] confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10–11).” (David A. Bednar, “Come and See,” 110.)

Answers: 1. rationalize; 2. right; 3. apostasy; 4. truth

A Toolbox for Your Home

toolbox

Photograph by Scott Davis

Evaluate “your personal use of each tool; then seek the guidance of the Lord to determine how you could make better use of each one of them.” —Elder Richard G. Scott, “Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority,” 93.

• Prayer

• Scripture Study

• Family Home Evening

• Temple Attendance

To read, watch, or listen to general conference addresses, visit conference.lds.org.

• Heavenly Blessings

• Caring for the Poor and Needy