“We need to avoid contention and be peacemakers in all our
communications. This does not mean to compromise our principles and priorities
but to cease harshly attacking others for theirs. In this conference four years
ago, President Nelson gave us a prophetic challenge for our own day: ‘Are you
willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to let God be the most
important influence in your life? Will you allow His words, His commandments,
and His covenants to influence what you do each day? Will you allow His voice
to take priority over any other?’ As followers of Christ, we teach and testify
of Jesus Christ, our Perfect Role Model. So let us follow Him by forgoing
contention. Let us qualify for His blessings by using the language and methods
of peacemakers. In our families and other personal relationships, let us avoid
what is harsh and hateful.” – President Dallin H. Oaks
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