The gospel brings peace of mind, self-worth and joy — feelings not always easy to achieve in today's world. Despite abundant knowledge, there is no parallel increase in true wisdom. Though most Americans believe in God, individual morals suffer.
      "We cannot cope with the confusions and the challenges of this world" without "a clear and consistent moral compass" built around four absolute truths.
      First, "that there is a loving Father in Heaven and his son, Jesus Christ, is our personal Savior, a more certain truth than any worldly fact."
      Second, "There is an adversary, Satan, the tempter, who would lead us away from God and his infinite peace."
      Third, "All of us choose our own course, endowed by agency. . . . We are therefore individually responsible for our ideas, acts, habits, character and yes, even our destiny."
      Fourth, "The temptations of the devil can always be overcome by renewed faith in God and by repentance."