Elder Dallin H. Oaks

“There is no greater evidence of the infinite power and perfection of God’s love than is declared by the Apostle John: ‘For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son’ (John 3:16). Another Apostle wrote that God ‘spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all’ (Romans 8:32). Think how it must have grieved our Heavenly Father to send His Son to endure incomprehensible suffering for our sins. That is the greatest evidence of His love for each of us!”

I always look forward to hearing Elder Oaks' talks because of the way they are composed. He has worked as a lawyer and as a high court judge so the way he expresses himself is very unique. I always enjoy his logical arguments--which are always backed up by his faith. One example of this comes from his talk Good, Better, Best.

"We should begin by recognizing the reality that just because something is good is not a sufficient reason for doing it. The number of good things we can do far exceeds the time available to accomplish them. Some things are better than good, and these are the things that should command priority attention in our lives...We have to fore go some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families."

This video is another great example of Elder Oak's general conference talks. I am so grateful that he (along with the other apostles) stands up for truth, whether or not it may be popular.

Desire: April 2011
Love and Law: November 2009
Good, Better, Best: October 2007