Beware of Pride

Ezra Taft Benson prefaced his 1989 April Conference address saying, "This message has been weighing heavily on my soul for some time. I know the Lord wants this message delivered now." What followed was President Benson's classic and enlightening exposition on pride.

Pride is a very misunderstood sin, and many are sinning in ignorance... Most of us think of pride as self-centeredness, conceit, boastfulness, arrogance, or haughtiness. All of these are elements of the sin, but the heart, or core, is still missing. The central feature of pride is enmity—enmity toward God and enmity toward our fellowmen.

Though condemning, President Benson's insightful description of pride is also empowering. By understanding the subtle and creeping influence of pride in our thoughts and actions, we can fortify ourselves against this great and common sin.

Beware of Pride:
Ezra Taft Benson General Conference 04/01/1989

Come Thou Fount

Though Come Thou Fount is not contained in the Church’s Official Hymnbook,
Latter-day Saints have long had a love affair with the protestant hymn. The
superb lyrics, written by Baptist minister Robert Robinson, speak of Christ
mercifully reclaiming the wandering soul.This beautiful rendition, arranged and
conducted by Mack Wilberg, was sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir during
the Church's General Conference March 31, 2007.

Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood.

Come Thou Fount:
Mormon Tabernacle Choir General Conference 03/31/2007