Neal A. Maxwell Talks 46-"The Tugs and Pulls of the World," Oct. 2000, Elder Neal A. Maxwell
Apr 16, 2023
Delve into the clash between worldly pleasures and spiritual devotion, exploring how materialism can cloud true happiness. Discover the fleeting nature of worldly honors and the lasting value of family. Learn the importance of choosing faith when forming friendships, and how uplifting connections can uplift our spiritual journeys. Lastly, recognize the distractions of material possessions, emphasizing the need to prioritize spiritual worship and small decisions that define our identities.
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Powerful Worldly Tugs
- The world constantly tugs with pleasures, power, praise, money, and preeminence amplified by technology and media.
- Many are already tuned out of spiritual things, thinking they need nothing.
The Illusion Of Majority
- Worldly lifestyles are reinforced by rationalizations like "everybody is doing it," creating a feigned majority.
- Cynics mistake changing mortal casts for absence of a director or script.
Use Spiritual Gifts And Family
- Access the gifts of the Holy Ghost more than we currently do to counter worldly pulls.
- Honor the special place of the family as a primary protective support.