President Oaks Says Proclaim Truth With Love

At an Ensign College devotional, President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outlined five ways students can proclaim truth with love.
President Oaks was joined by Elder Clark G. Gilbert, a General Authority Seventy and Commissioner of the Church Educational System (CES). They also addressed the topics of race and LGBTQ issues.
Hundreds of students attended the devotional at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

[@dustygrant3043]

Thanks for proclaiming the truth WITH the love of JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!

[@chanegg6545]

Amazing!

[@MegWasHere2011]

It's amazing

[@JennyG.COW5]

Thank you for addressing the balance we as members of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ must have, between kindness towards others and standing up for our Religious convictions. Thank you President Oaks and Brother Gilbert. ❤️

[@teddymedia7176]

I love the first song

[@Moose1032]

As a convert I’m so indebted to God to have found this church. By their fruits ye shall know them and the fruits are absolutely of the Savior. Proud to be member

[@churchnewsroom]

Thank you for sharing!

[@jlglover4592]

We must love all people, for we are all God's children. Love God and love your neighbor are the first two great commandments.

[@nathanbanks2935]

That was wonderful! We should try to defend our faith in Jesus Christ in firm but loving ways.

[@blizzard2oo]

I love President Oaks

[@monkstormingenuities9512]

Wow! Is this a new pattern in teaching? Team-teaching has been a powerful tool for the Spirit to work on individuals wanting to know the truth, just Alma & Amulek approach.. They simply need to be one to make this happen.

[@EarlSmith2469]

Light, Life and Love. CTR!

[@larita4evans]

Thank you, I am glad that I heard your words,

[@rp9035]

Our leaders speak the truth. I love the Lord and am very grateful to be a member of his church.

[@bonnienandino6942]

Thank you Brother Gilbert ❣️

[@allanhallett]

love all people, identify and stand firm against sin.

[@hollyodii5969]

I really support and love President Oaks! He speaks the truth of Jesus Christ and His gospel!

[@crystaldawn9255]

I'm so glad to hear this. I love the way it is lovingly explained. As a convert, I've always understood Church of Jesus Christ in this way and I've always understood the Lord in this way. Beautiful

[@churchnewsroom]

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[@noskalborg723]

A much needer message. Thank you to Elder Oaks and the brother who spoke on "The Parable of the Slope", for addressing this. And thank you to whoever clipped this video. It was very well done.

[@อนุชาสิงห์ทอง-ศ6ฮ]

Awesome!!💕🇺🇸💕

[@CalledtoShare]

Love and law. Grace and truth. Just as the Savior did. Thank you!

[@thekolobsociety]

Truth be told!

[@katherinem.4414]

Thank you, Elder Oaks. More love is needed in this world 🌎.

[@PapaKryptoss]

Our leaders are busy at working to spread the love of God

[@TempleScoop]

Wonderful message. -Chad James

[@bonnienandino6942]

Thank you President Oaks❣️

[@danite620]

Absolutely excellent and uplifting .

[@melaniemilby8115]

So very grateful for our church leaders and their inspired counsel, love and prayers on behalf of all people. We are so very blessed to have clear directions from doctrine and the sacred influence of the Holy Ghost to confirm the truth 🧡

[@churchnewsroom]

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[@Brooklyn_]

It is so difficult to understand the challenges of our day, and sometimes of our doctrine. We are so blessed to have the gift of the Holy Ghost to give us the relationship with God that we need to feel safe, validated, and worthy. Whomever you are, you are so loved and cherished by Jesus Christ, our Savior! Thanks President Oaks and Elder Gilbert for your testimonies!

[@churchnewsroom]

Well said! Thank you for your comment!

[@novawarren5074]

I wish everyone could accept this More people could be happier Love this beautiful talk Thank you for giving Truth when everyone wants lies📖❤️🙏

[@BenMcrea61]

‘But speaking the truth in love…’ Ephesians 4:15

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

💛...

[@ildenete3235]

Great! We managed to do it! Proclaim the truth with love .

[@kenton6804]

This is a very unique format, to say the least, but it sounds like this was a good devotional to attend!

[@enriquemora1027]

💯

[@Daniel-jc1wd]

Look how Jesus, John the Baptist, and the more ancient prophets proclaimed truth

[@christophertolman7023]

To contrite sinners they spoke in love, but direct. It’s only with the hypocrites that they get harsh. The people who think they are righteous, but are full of sin.

[@Daniel-jc1wd]

@@christophertolman7023 I agree

[@magaelectrician657]

@@christophertolman7023 there doesn’t seem to be a lot of ‘contrite’ness in many of these social justice movements today however.

[@gingerjimenez9987]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dfre102]

Do church leaders realize that some of the "fairness for all" legislations they're supporting make it illegal for a therapist to encourage a child to find peace and acceptance in their own body? Under the guise of banning conversion therapy, many of these bills would bar a therapist from helping a child feel good about their body and born gender, and under the law, the therapist would have to be neutral to or go along with new gender identities including to the point of hormone blockers or surgery. This is present in the bill the church supported in Arizona. I love this gospel and sustain the brethren. However, I cannot turn a blind eye to the evil that is present in these bills and movements. And I myself am same sex attracted. I pray that the brethren may be informed about what's really going on with some of these bills, and the permanent and irreparable harm it can cause to children.

[@miketemple6943]

@dfre I heard some similar points regarding the "fairness for all" legislation. If I understand correctly the same law applies to therapist in the State of Washington. I'm sure you're also aware that the points you bring up apply to therapist that are employed by the Church well fair services. If I'm wrong please point me in the right direction.

[@Tova-Barin]

@Victor Andrade I’m sure they can, but they aren’t perfect either

[@magaelectrician657]

We need to protect innocence and children. Thanks for saying something

[@mission10able]

It's definitely a spiritual tightrope the leaders of the church are traveling. Biblical scripture condemns outright homosexuality. As members of the church however we need to continue to show Christian outreach and sympathy to those ensnared by the sin

[@jonbaker476]

But what even is the truth in this church? It's constantly changing from generation to generation. Should I really be dedicating my entire life to an institution that will simply change its doctrine ten years from now?

[@terryslade6240]

From "generation to generation?" Holy cow, how old ARE you? I'm an old man, and the doctrine of the church NEVER changes. Yes, some of the procedures change, but the doctrine always stay the same. The commandments of God stay the same. And yes you should dedicate your entire life to this church of Jesus Christ.

[@nathanbanks2935]

Church policy changes, because we change, but the doctrine of Christ doesn't change.

[@shawnjames3212]

Where is the full talk? I would love to watch it!

[@churchnewsroom]

Hi, you can find more information here: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-elder-gilbert-ensign-college#:~:text=President%20Oaks%20encouraged%20students%20at,out%20in%20love%20to%20others.