Paul Anderson

Lehi warned his sons that the devil is determined to undermine our agency and make us miserable (2 Nephi 2:27). Nephi, in turn, warns us that the devil’s tactics are subtle and insidious; if we aren’t careful, we will fall into his traps (2 Nephi 28:21-23... See more

We all want to be valued, not in the abstract, but for the genuine contributions we can make. God therefore increases our sense of self-worth by giving us assignments to help Him with His work. For example, after affirming Moses’s inherent worth—”Thou art... See more

Revelation is often incremental, building on what we already know and adding clarity to concepts we are already familiar with. One example of this iterative process is our understanding of the Council in Heaven. Earlier references in the scriptural canon ... See more

Awe inspires humility by reminding us of our limitations. It can also build faith by reminding us of God’s limitless knowledge and power. When God appeared to Abraham, he put His hand on Abraham’s eyes, saying, “My son, my son, behold I will show you all ... See more

Identity confers confidence and purpose. When God appeared to Moses, He identified Himself as “the Lord God Almighty,” the Creator of the universe. He then declared Moses’s identity: “And behold, thou art my son” ( Moses 1:3-4 ). When Satan subsequently t... See more