The 195th annual general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was held April 5-6, 2025. The following are some preparedness insights, for both spiritual and temporal preparedness, given by four of the speakers at the conference.
President Camille N. Johnson, Relief Society General President
“In the parable all ten of the virgins were in the right location, awaiting the bridegroom. Every one of them came with a lamp.
“But when He came, at the unexpected midnight hour, the five foolish did not have sufficient oil for their lamps. They were not described as wicked but rather as foolish. [Foolish because they did not think that having extra oil was important or necessary.] The foolish failed to adequately prepare to keep their lamps burning with the oil of conversion.”
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
“The more prepared we are temporally and spiritually, the more we can thwart the adversary’s cunning attacks.”
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
“…a girl in Primary recently told me that she becomes anxious whenever the Second Coming is mentioned. She said, ‘I’m scared because bad things are going to happen before Jesus comes again.’
“It is not just children who may feel this way. The best advice for her, for you, and for me is to follow the Savior’s teachings. His instructions are neither mysterious nor complex. When we follow them, we do not need to fear or be anxious.
“Toward the end of His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ was asked when He would come again. In answering, He taught three parables, recorded in Matthew 25, about how to prepare to meet Him—whether at His Second Coming or whenever we leave this world. These teachings are crucial because personal preparation to meet Him is central to life’s purpose.”
President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency
“With so many powerful helps to guide us in our mortal journeys, it is disappointing that so many remain unprepared for their appointed meeting with our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. His parable of the ten virgins, spoken of so frequently in this conference, suggests that of those invited to meet Him, only half will be prepared.”
When you listen and read with preparedness and self-reliance in mind, it’s easier to hear and see what is being taught. Did you hear any in addition to those above?
