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Elder Thabo Lebethoa
Jesus Christ Is the Light and Life of the World
Seventy
In brief
Elder Lebethoa, whose name means "joy" and whose wife's means "eternal," recalls their first serious argument as newlyweds and how the Savior's words that contention is not of Him showed them the way forward. Whatever our struggles, he testifies, the answer is Jesus Christ, the light of the world. He suggests three ways to receive more of His light: strengthen faith in Christ, study the scriptures daily, especially the Book of Mormon, and practice daily repentance.
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Direct invitations
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“Let us ponder about the changes that we need to make in our lives”
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Key passages
“Whatever concerns, challenges, and struggles we may have in our lives, the answer is always Jesus Christ.”
“he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me”
“the method, timing, and length of our scripture study matter less than the consistency and sincerity of our effort”
Scripture referenced
- 3 Nephi 11:29–30
- 3 Nephi 11:11
- D&C 6:15
- 3 Nephi 18:16
- Psalm 119:105
- Alma 7:11–12
- D&C 6:36
- Alma 7:12
- Matthew 11:28
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