opposition

President Howard W. Hunter (1907-95): "Without temptation, sickness, pain, and sorrow, there could be no goodness, virtue, appreciation for well- being, or joy. The law of opposition makes freedom of choice possible; therefore, our Heavenly Father has commanded his children, `Choose ye this day, to serve the Lord God who made you' (Moses 6:33). He has counseled us to yield to his spirit and resist temptation"

("God Will Have a Tried People," Ensign, May 1980, 25).

Youth Gems

"You live in a time of great challenges and opportunities. As spirit sons (and daughters) of heavenly parents, you are free to make the right choices. This requires hard work, self-discipline, and an optimistic outlook, which will bring joy and freedom into your life now and in the future."

(Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "See the End from the Beginning," Ensign, May 2006, 42)