Neal A. Maxwell Talks 38-"'According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts,'" Oct. 1996, Elder Neal A. Maxwell
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Mar 25, 2023 Explore the profound impact of desire on our choices and moral agency. Discover how wrong desires can lead to a culture of excuses. Learn about the importance of choosing divine paths over negative influences. Neal A. Maxwell emphasizes the necessity of loving truth to shape our passions in alignment with God's laws. He highlights the crucial role of parental guidance while affirming personal responsibility in cultivating righteous desires. The talk closes with a powerful call to train our desires for a fulfilling spiritual journey.
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Desires Determine Destiny
- Desires are powerful determinants of our moral agency and eternal outcomes.
- Neal A. Maxwell teaches that what we insistently desire over time shapes who we become and what we receive in eternity.
Mercy Accounts For Circumstance
- God judges mercifully, accounting for desires, works, and life's difficulties.
- Maxwell emphasizes that God's plan includes those who would have received the gospel with all their hearts.
Take Responsibility For Your Desires
- Own your desires instead of blaming circumstances or others for them.
- Neal A. Maxwell urges listeners to acknowledge responsibility because averting conscience is itself a choice.