My Seminary Talk

Seminary talk;

General Conference

           

Sunday Morning Sister Dalton (The General Young Womens’ President) talked to the fathers’ of the wonderful YW, about their job to be examples to the YW. I felt Impressed to now talk to the YM about their job in being examples to the YW of this world, more closely, the YW of Westlake High School. As we walk down the halls of Westlake, there are many things going on. Most girls want the guys to notice them, and ask them out. We hear every week from our church leaders that the YM want YW who dress modestly and keep their standards high. Even though we hear this, we go to school and see differently.

The YM that we see pass the sacrament every Sunday, may be a totally different person outside of church. Let me be the first to tell you that this bugs us! Young Men, The Young Women look towards you as examples. Please treat the Young women as Princesses, because they are, and they need to be treated like they are. A great man once said, “Young Men, treat every YW as your future wife, because one of them will end up being yours!” Some Young Women dress immodestly and lower their standards because that is what we see you want. The YM set the standards for the YW. If we see you flirting and asking the YW who don’t have high standards or are dressed immodestly out, then that gives us the impression that you don’t respect those YW who are trying hard to keep their standards high.

Young men, you have the priesthood. On Sundays when you pass the sacrament you are honoring your priesthood. Sister Dalton said “A priesthood holder is virtuous, virtuous behavior implies that you have pure thoughts and clean actions.” As you honor your priesthood every day, everywhere; the YW of the church will notice you, and hold their standards higher as you do the same.

“Young Men, Be loyal to the Royal within you.” I know as you keep your standards high, and honor your priesthood, you will help show the YW what you really want, and it helps guide them in a good direction.

I know these things are true, and I am so grateful for the chance I had to listen to conference; I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.