Forgiveness is extolled
Church leaders touch on gospel truths, divorce
President Hinckley said he hoped the conference would "inspire and cause all who heard it to stand a little taller and be a little better."
Sunday morning, he reflected once again on his unusually long life, both in serious and light references.
"In my 49 years as a general authority, I have spoken well over 200 times in general conference," he said. "I am now in my 97th year. The wind is blowing, and I feel like the last leaf on the tree."
He also corrected exaggerations of his declining health.
"Actually my health is quite good, despite all the rumors to the contrary," he reported. "Skillful doctors and nurses keep me on the right track. Some of you may go before I do."
President Hinckley then delivered a sermon on gospel truths that Latter-day Saints embrace.
President James E. Faust, second counselor in the First Presidency, spoke Sunday morning on "the healing power of forgiveness."
He also recounted the stories of two northern Utah families devastated by sudden tragedy who forgave those who harmed them.
"If we can find forgiveness in our hearts for those who have caused us hurt and injury, we will rise to a higher level of self-esteem and well-being," he said, adding the Lord requires his people "to forgive all men."
"Let us remember that we need to forgive to be forgiven."
Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve spoke clearly on the subject of divorce. "This is a sensitive subject because it evokes such strong emotions from persons it has touched in different ways."
Elder Oaks stressed, "I speak out of concern, but with hope," noting that divorce touches most families in the church in one way or another.
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