Gems for Youth

Being a Leader for Righteousness

"President Gordon B. Hinckley has said of you, 'You are . . . the finest [and strongest] generation of young people ever in the history of this Church'

I believe you have been prepared and reserved to be on the earth at this time when the challenges and opportunities are the greatest. I believe that the Lord is counting on you to be a leader for righteousness and to stand as a witness 'at all times and in all things, and in all places' (Mosiah 18:9). Indeed, it can be said of you that you are the 'bright shining hope' of the future (Gordon B.Hinckley, "Standing Strong and Immovable,"

(Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley[1997], 714) (Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, Jan. 10, 2004, 20)." (Elaine S. Dalton, "It Shows in Your Face," Ensign, May 2006, 109)

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)