Excerpts from the talk by Elder Russell M Nelson
Who are we? We are children of God. 32 Our potential is unlimited. Our inheritance is sacred. May we always honor that heritage—in every thought and deed—I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Recently
I observed young men who attracted attention to themselves because of
their extreme styles of dress and grooming. One made a revealing remark
when he said, “I’m trying to find out who I really am.” This occurred
after I had come from a Church meeting where Primary children had sung
“I Am a Child of God.”
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Such contrasting experiences emphasize the importance of knowing that we are literally children of God.
We are dual beings. Each soul is comprised of body and spirit,
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both of which emanate from God. A firm understanding of body and spirit will shape our thoughts and deeds for goodWho are we? We are children of God. 32 Our potential is unlimited. Our inheritance is sacred. May we always honor that heritage—in every thought and deed—I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
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