My Plea- Is That You Have Courage

My plea- is that you have courage
To stand firm for what you believe
As society furthers sin's edge
And Satan tries to pull you near to deceive

Plant your testimony firmly with deep roots
Upon the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
Withstand those who challenge and ridicule
For you'll be called upon to defend your beliefs to the utmost

3 Feb 2010
Courage to Stand
By President Thomas S. Monson
“My … plea … is that you have the courage to stand firm for truth and righteousness. Because the trend in society today is away from the values and principles the Lord has given us, you will almost certainly be called upon to defend that which you believe. Unless the roots of your testimony are firmly planted, it will be difficult for you to withstand the ridicule of those who challenge your faith. When firmly planted, your testimony of the gospel, of the Savior, and of our Heavenly Father will influence all that you do throughout your life. The adversary would like nothing better than for you to allow derisive comments and criticism of the Church to cause you to question and doubt. Your testimony, when constantly nourished, will keep you safe.”

from: For Youth Today
https://beta.lds.org/youth/for-youth-today?locale=eng
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