Boyd K. Packer strikes back!
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:48 pm
Right here.
President Packer noted that in reading the transcripts from a United Nations Conference on Families, marriage was not mentioned at all. Shortly thereafter, in 1995, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve issued "The Family: A Proclamation to the World," which "embodies all the elements Latter-day Saints should know to live in accordance with the great plan of happiness."
He encouraged the young adults to take advantage of the Savior's Atonement, which "can clean anything. Repentance will bring someone back from addiction, from difficulties, from mischief, from all kinds of patterns of activity."
He warned the young adults, "Do not be critical of the Lord's Church and His priesthood and His servants."
Also, he said, "I give you a strong caution. Be wary of the word tolerance. . . . We are not required to tolerate anything that leads to unhappiness. . . . Tolerance is often demanded but seldom returned. Beware of tolerance. It is a very unstable virtue."
He stated, "Remember, there are some things that are fixed, things that cannot change and will not change. They are part of the eternal plan. They are from God. Those who are willing to accept these things will be blessed. Those who reject what God has given us must suffer the consequences."
Referring back to his younger days as a college student, he said he and his new wife determined to live the gospel and have a family. "Tithing would be the foundation of our financial plan."
Then he counseled, "In all of your struggles, pay your tithing first. Then you'll be entitled to the blessings of the Lord. In this time of unprecedented economic crisis, I urge you not to be afraid. You'll be all right provided you follow the Lord's way."