— LDS GENERAL CONFERENCE —

Elder Henry B. Eyring

Quorum of the Twelve


      The ultimate purpose of the gospel is to unite husbands, wives, children, grandchildren, ancestors and finally all the family of Adam and Eve — all who will choose it — to a unity of the faith in Jesus Christ.
      "The requirement that we be one is not for this life alone. It is to be without end."
      The Savior's atonement makes it possible for all to be sanctified by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. When that is accomplished , members "can then live in unity, as we must to have peace in this life and to dwell with the Father and his Son in eternity."
      The true spirit of the Lord "never generates the feelings of distinctions between people which lead to strife. It leads to personal peace and a feeling of union with others. It unifies souls. A unified family, a unified Church and world at peace depends on unified souls."
      Breaking some commandments destroys unity. "Some have to do with what we say and some how we react to what others say. We must speak no ill of anyone. We must see the good in each other."