"Virtue" is a word we don't hear very often in today's
society, but the Latin root word "virtus" means
"strength." Virtuous women and men possess a quiet dignity
and inner strength.
They are confident because they are worthy to receive and
be guided by the Holy Ghost.
Virtue is based on high moral standards.
It encompasses chastity and moral purity.
It is the accumulation of thousands of small decisions
and actions.
I truly believe that one virtuous young woman or young
man, led by the Spirit, can change the world.
But in order to do so, we must return to virtue.
Now is the time to prepare.
We must engage in strict training by exercising more
self-discipline.
Now is the time to become more fit for the kingdom.
Now is the time to set our course and
focus on the finish.
You are the guardians of virtue.
A return to virtue must begin individually in our hearts and
in our homes.
Please do your covenants.
Stand in holy places.
Lay aside the things of the world.
Believe that ye must repent.
Always remember Him, and keep His commandments.
And if there is anything virtuous, lovely, of good
report, or praiseworthy, seek after these things.
Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly.
Today there can be no more powerful force for
virtue in the world.
You must never underestimate the power of
your righteous influence.