The Lord told the ancient prophet Joseph that He would command Joseph Smith to do "none other work" than what he had been given to do. We can apply this principle by fulfilling our assignments well and not doing someone else's job for them.
Strictness
God's commandments are strict. Korihor thought this meant that we lack freedom. But God's strictness is not an attempt to subvert our agency. It is a vote of confidence in us, a vision of what we can become, with His help.
Equal Rights, Shared Responsibilities
Mosiah wanted his people to have equal rights and privileges. They understood that rights and responsibilities are interconnected, and they accepted not only new freedoms but also increased accountability for their actions.
Obtaining Hope
Jacob says that we obtain hope by searching the prophets and by receiving personal revelation. Hearing from many witnesses strengthens our faith and our hope and helps us align our lives with the will of God through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
“Their Delicate Minds”
Jacob taught the men among his people to become more attuned to the impact of their actions on their wives and children, whose feelings were tender. God was aware, and they should be too, of the wounds caused by their insensitivity toward their loved ones
General Conference and the Welfare of Our Souls
Jacob says he obtained his "errand from the Lord" before speaking to his people, because he was anxious for their welfare. As our church leaders prepare for general conference, they also seek to align their words with God's will for our benefit.
Godly Sorrow
Godly sorrow looks to the future with hope, motivating us to act. Worldly sorrow looks to the past and wallows in despair. We should welcome experiences which motivate us to do better, and we should avoid letting negative experiences drag us down.
I Am a Man
It is impossible to be objective about ourselves, but we ought to try. Throughout the scriptures, prophets remind themselves and others that they are human. Alma, Nephi, Ammon, and Peter all used some version of the phrase "I am a man" to emphasize this.
Mammon
Jesus warned us not to become servants to "mammon" (an Aramaic word meaning money). But He also counseled us to use mammon to bless other people and to build enduring relationships. Temporary possessions can be used to accomplish eternal things.
Abuse
Jesus condemned child abuse in the strongest possible terms. President Nelson has also reiterated the Savior's teachings on this issue. Here are some things I learned by studying the Church's abuse prevention website today.