Dare to Stand Alone

I loved this talk. I especially want my children to read and re-read this talk often. As parents, we often find ourselves standing alone even within our own ward. But we love our children too much to cave in to pressures from others and the desire to "keep up with the Jones".

As we go about living from day to day, it is almost inevitable that our faith will be challenged. We may at times find ourselves surrounded by others and yet standing in the minority or even standing alone concerning what is acceptable and what is not. Do we have the moral courage to stand firm for our beliefs, even if by so doing we must stand alone? As holders of the priesthood of God, it is essential that we are able to face—with courage—whatever challenges come our way. Remember the words of Tennyson: “My strength is as the strength of ten, because my heart is pure.”