The Lord is directing Latter-day Saints to be pioneers of the future and in so doing, to "be not afraid, only believe" in the gospel.
      Believing requires action, but action is inhibited by fear.
      "If you take each challenge one step at a time, with faith in every footstep, your strength and understanding will increase. You cannot foresee all of the turns and twists ahead. My counsel to you is to follow the direction of the Savior of the world: 'Be not afraid.' "
      All fears can be overcome, not all at once, but one at a time. "As we do so we will grow in confidence."
      Believing involves faith and good works. Saints cannot be passive but must actively avoid evil. Do not trifle with sacred things.
      "Families in this day and time should not only avoid evil but avoid the very appearance of evil. To combat these influences families must have family prayer, family home evening and family scripture study."