Nothing Shall Offend Them

Elder David A. Bednar

 October 2006 General Conference “And Nothing Shall Offend Them”

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2006/10/and-nothing-shall-offend-them?lang=eng

“Certainly clumsy, embarrassing, unprincipled, and mean spirited things do occur in our interactions with other people that would allow us to take offense. However, it ultimately is impossible for another person to offend you or to offend me. Indeed, believing that another person offended us is fundamentally false. To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted or imposed upon us by someone or something else.”

More Diligent and Concerned at Home

Elder David A. Bednar

 2009 October General Conference “More Diligent and Concerned at Home”

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/more-diligent-and-concerned-at-home?lang=eng

“Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results.”