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“The great opportunity before us is to become the people God needs us to be,” President Russell M. Nelson said in the concluding talk of the April 2025 general conference on Sunday, April 6.
The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited listeners to “grow in your confidence before the Lord” by diligently seeking to have charity and virtue, and to prepare for the Second Coming of the Savior, Jesus Christ. The Prophet also announced 15 new temples.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles conducted the session in the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said showing reverence for sacred things helps us connect more personally and deeply with God and invites spiritual revelation. “Each of us can transform our discipleship into a higher pattern of spirituality by making the virtue of reverence a sacred part of our spiritual character,” he said.
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught that the reality that each person is a child of God is “not just a nice song we sing.” He said, “We really are God’s children.That truth is breathtaking! Stunning! And it is not figurative.” Accepting this “all-encompassing gift” with humility and gratitude can “transform every aspect of your life.”
Elder Michael B. Strong, a General Authority Seventy, taught that disciples of Christ follow three patterns of charity: compassion, ministering to unspoken needs and helping others along the covenant path. “There are countless ways to encourage and assist others in their progression if we deliberately and prayerfully seek heaven’s help to have eyes to see and a heart to feel how Jesus Christ sees and feels for them,” he said.
Elder Scott D. Whiting, a General Authority Seventy, invited those who may be tempted to hide from God because of shame or guilt to “come back” and “avail yourself of the miraculous healing power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” All Saints of God must foster a culture of acceptance and belonging, he said.
Elder Christopher H. Kim, a General Authority Seventy, said, “When we harden our hearts, we are blinded, and good things cannot come into our hearts or our minds.” Daily repentance, humility, and trusting and relying on the Savior can soften our hearts.
Elder Benjamin M.Z. Tai, a General Authority Seventy, taught that God’s love is accessible to all but many don’t believe they deserve it. “We feel God’s love when we do things that draw us closer to Him,” he said, inviting listeners to pray to know who needs to feel His love and acting on the inspiration.
Elder David L. Buckner, a General Authority Seventy, and Sister Tracy Y. Browning, Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, gave the prayers. Music was provided by The Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square, directed by Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy and accompanied by organists Richard Elliott and Brian Mathias.
Talk Summaries (By Speaking Order)
