In this conference session, I see powerful catchphrases that help me remember the messages and emphasize the warnings we generally hear at any conference time. These, in particular, are easily the same messages we receive today.

Thomas S. Monson uses the catchphrase: “pernicious permissiveness.” He speaks of pornography.

Adney Y. Komatsu quotes President Kimball, who said: “Suffering can make saints of people.” This talk is about overcoming tribulation and learning self-mastery.

Richard G. Scott says, “Happiness is created.” He explains that “Love is its center. It’s principle ingredients are sincere faith, true repentance, full obedience, and selfless service.”

O. Leslie Stone simply states, “Keep the commandments.” He explains how simple a command that sounds, but how difficult it really is to do. “The Lord requires of those who dwell with him the ability to overcome weaknesses and imperfections. He requires self-denial and self-discipline.”

Hugh W. Pinnock speaks of the “elderly disciple.” We must look to “our elder mentors, our examples, some of our dearest friends.” They are full of wisdom, experience, and maturity.

LeGrand Richards testifies of the Holy Ghost. “The gift of the Holy Ghost is as important to man as sunshine and water are to the plants. You take them away, and the plants would die. You take the Holy Ghost out of this Church, and this Church would not be any different than any other church.”

Spencer W. Kimball seems to wrap up all of the thoughts of the previous talks by offering this pledge to the Lord and to us,

“I will go forward, with faith in the God of Israel, knowing that he will guide and direct us, and lead us, finally, to the accomplishment of his purposes and to our promised land and our promised blessings.

“And Jesus said unto him, No man having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62).

“I will ‘wholly follow the Lord my God’ to the fullest extent of my energy and my ability.”