Stay in the Boat

Staying true to the teachings of Jesus Christ is like staying safe in a boat traveling through dangerous whitewater rapids. Elder M. Russell Ballard urges all of us to stay in “the boat,” wear a life jacket, and hold on. If we have fallen out of the boat, we can depend on those who love us to find us and pull us back to safety.
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[@Perich29]

Avoid being distracted, I'm a truck driver and we heard that allot. Wear your seatbelt, slow down for the curve, traffic and weather conditions, slow down when your entering truck stop, customer area, or yard, and trip plan before you even start driving that truck.

[@ferris_wheel9868]

I love that there are videos that teach such simple doctrine in a beautiful way, these videos have strengthened my testimony of Jesus Christ.

[@effieborchert985]

This talk is for all LDS, not just our youth.

[@jamiehendrix8763]

I ❤️ Mormon

[@almauriostegui3808]

"While afflictions are never easy, all of them can give us experience and can be for our good (see D&C 122:7)." -Bonnie D. Parkin, "Blessed in My Affliction," Ensign,Mar. 2006, 10

[@wendyatwood2290]

I testify that these things are true I am one who fell out of the boat , was found ,ministered too, and brought back safely into the boat ! I'm thankful for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in whom I trust and I know that Jesus Christ the son of God does live and he does in fact minister to his people .....They shall be my people and I shall be their God :) This I testify in his name Jesus Christ Amen

[@millerresearchID]

This is a great metaphor for following the Lord and avoiding spiritual dangers in the world today.

[@russelledwards1424]

Hello Jeff! . how are you?. i want to know why all your hope is in men when the bible does not teach what the lds church teaches?. im sorry but there will be justice brought fourth on those who follow dogma that is not taught by god!. for example you have heard of many teachings by your prophet right?. well one of them was god was not always god but rather became god king follet sermon very famous in the lds church. well the bible says in the heavens and the earth he is the first and the last besides him there is no god just type in those words and it will come up with the info you need and then look it up in the king james you use!. the gospel was written 1500 years ago and god says if anyone changes it he will curse them look up what the gospel is from the bible and compare it to your prophets gospel that he taught. what shall a man gain by gaining the whole world but he looses his own soul jesus said this. Jeff please dont think im out to attack you because im not i have studied mormon doctrine and compared it to the bible and there is a huge gap and huge difference the bible is not corrupt as the book of mormon says because we have the old copies 40,000 of them and they all add up to the bible. if i am wrong then i will go to spereit prison and if your wrong and take that risk you are going to hell where the lake of fire burns up forever and ever day and night romans look it up. also thge bible and book of mormon agree that there is one god and one heaven one hell . again i am not attacking your faith im here because i feel that mormons are out side of god witch who could flee from the wrath of god at the last day? that is correct nobody. feel free to ingore me but i love you and hope to see you in god heaven on earth someday. sorry for the spelling mistakes you can use them to discredit me that will not have any logical dispute againest me :)

[@millerresearchID]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. There are good, gospel-based answers to all your comments. Please contact the missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and they would be happy share with you the message how God still speaks to His children today through living prophets as He did in Bible times. God still lives, and Jesus is the Christ!

[@russelledwards1424]

can you give me one example jude 3;3 says to contend for the faith . why should i listen to 23 years olds over someone who is older enough to be my dad?. you cannot answer these issues that is why your telling me to talk to missoinaries your not evan being fair to your self. jesus christ is not the christ you speak of gordon b hinkly said that the creeds of god were changed but god did not change any of them. so you are lieing to me that you belive in christ of the bible.

[@MultiGamerg]

Though not like the Bible was written by god, only idiots say that it was.

[@phebeleeisme6449]

stay in the boat, everyone!

[@jordanbond2546]

I love this talk!

[@sethprice1460]

This also can send a message of influence and examples of others.

[@adamv4951]

We showed this video during our scriptures/family time. We asked the kids what it means to "stay in the boat". It was a great message which generated a good family discussion. It truly is about the small things. Prayer, scripture studies, keeping the commandments, attending our meetings, etc., that keep us close to the Lord and safe from the world and all it has to offer. So grateful for the teachings of Christ and His servants, through which He guides our way.

[@TukuFotu42]

scott dean you should too hahahaha

[@brycecrouse6886]

I'm out of the boat, and I've never been happier.

[@adamv4951]

Bryce, I'm glad to hear you are happy. That's what's important.

[@bryceharper8601]

Your comment is an interesting one. I have found in my life that there is a big difference between happiness and joy. Happiness can be fleeting and only lasts for a short duration, and joy comes from doing those things that might not seem pleasant in the moment but in the long term are going to benefit you even more. Like school, exercise or a savings plan.

[@adamv4951]

Bryce, I was referring to your comment that you've never been happier. Yes, there is certainly a marked difference between joy and happiness. And oftentimes, we have to travel through sorrow to experience the joy in the end as you say. It's hard to enjoy the sweet when we aren't acquainted with the bitter. I look at the life of Christ. He was man "acquainted with grief" but now sits in glory beside the Father. But here am I, a life of ease and comfort compared to that. I have a lot to be grateful for.

[@stuzdardel]

I LEARNED A POWERFUL LESSON

[@trixnation3317]

Thank you Elder M. Russell Ballard. Amazing 😉

[@hannahpotter3555]

This is awesome!

[@katrinatangiajf4820]

meaningful messages for our youth....I love this talk

[@audziejudd9821]

It is one of my favorite

[@phmagnani]

Beautiful message, I´m greatful for all the great leaders that have helped me during my life, this church does have lots of angels that worry about us and truly help us if we let them.

[@kathycrump8885]

I went to this river rafting place for girls camp and it was so fun!

[@ilovepinkroses5167]

"Avoid becoming distracted"

[@savvynannah677]

My friends where in an awesome video in our amazing hometown!!

[@IWDTC]

Stay in the boat!

[@Sir_Ducky5]

This is great to share at family home evening and in youth class i share it with a couple of my deacons courum and asked them what happens if we dont stay in the boat its great for a lesson or a spiritual thought :)

[@partisanrocktactical2174]

This is a great video. It can be used for a youth lesson or Family Night lesson.

[@jigselliar7579]

This video was really helpful to the youth today, thank you so much. from. Stake Youth Leaders of Cavite Stake Philippines

[@bubblegum1373]

I love LDS youth as a young women of the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints.this video inspires me to do glod, and to stay in the boat.

[@morondefender84]

Bubble Gum Stay in the boat and pay your tithing. Jesus told.Peter to get out of the boat, but he wants you to stay in the boat because it's all part of his multi-billion dollar plan of latter-day tax-exempt investing.

[@bubblegum1373]

Thank you very much Moron defender, I will take note of what you said :)

[@gaddkids691]

I like this message, its an important thing to remember

[@naomiasamoah9052]

listing to this or watching it alone has made me see the importance of being a member of the LORDS true church.

[@tateleder8506]

Thanks for this, it helps me in the situation I'm in and I know now that I just need to stay in that boat :)

[@jamybailey]

3 years later I'm hoping you are still doing good!

[@Zavannah-si4oz]

6 years later I'm hoping you are still doing good!

[@Johnny-Bboyz]

the colorado river in moab is beautiful to raft. i've done it. kinda irrelevent to the message, though.

[@Lipelopesbh]

thats just amazing one of the best videos that saw in my life great production important message couldn`t be better perfect.

[@jaredbarney3146]

Wow!!

[@JosephSavaiinaea]

I Was So Frightend When They Fell Off

[@gachacados]

Me too

[@MDDIAZ29]

looks like the beginning of a found footage movie

[@shrekin.]

Get in the boat!

[@shrekin.]

And stay there!

[@mahalastallings5510]

wow this was a great vid

[@ezraross6792]

Oh my gosh i have gone rafting on those boats with those orars (paddles?)

[@keltonwalcott9143]

Stay in the boat.... even though said boat is on solid ground

[@TukuFotu42]

he bumped her out she didnt just jump out. what i see is people will tend to bump us out of the boat not just us jumping into it.

[@MultiGamerg]

ˇ Notice how every each one of the people that apreciate this video has his full name as their youtube name.

[@CameronEm]

what does that have to do with anything, if i may ask?

[@MultiGamerg]

Cameron Emery Bots always have full names, and also an actual photo of a person. Which is pretty rare for most people.

[@CameronEm]

Haha, no. Mormons tend to be very straightforward simple people. You will see us doing things like recycling, buying our music, doing things in order the way they were meant to be done. I use my full name because it's the name I've always had, and it's easier for people to identify me that way. Same with my profile picture. :)

[@TukuFotu42]

scott dean hey scott dont you know you werent part of it because you would know that we dont pratice that anymore

[@MultiGamerg]

Tuku Fotu ehm, in english this time?

[@issabird1091]

How do I avoid procrastination and resist temptation

[@videogmaster6813]

Melissa Bautista Try to keep busy. Try to stay away from being alone for extended periods of time. Take walks, be with family and friends more often etc.

[@issabird1091]

thanks for helping my bro guys

[@marim9185]

President Monson has told us that if we read the scriptures everyday we will find strength to resist temptation

[@lynae6131]

Decide beforehand. Ex: if I ever get offered drugs I will not take them and I will walk away

[@user-uf4hv2hc8g]

hello

[@strivetobe]

Hi there!

[@danielsalmon3909]

So true

[@EllaBluee]

How old is each studio c cast member?

[@Timst3R]

Did anyone else get sea sick watching this ?

[@EllaBluee]

Does anybody know?

[@kaylafairly8167]

Who ever disliked this video must not be spiritual and everyone that did must be but if you are spiritual and you disliked that’s fine

[@DizBits]

the main guy made me so mad

[@aerotrooper]

I thought we were commanded by Jesus to get out of the boat, have faith and walk on water. This video feels like fear mongering. I get the obvious metaphors in the video but they so blatantly confuse Christ's message, that I don't get.

[@Mr.Sniffles]

Your over thinking it, Elder M Russell Ballard is not talking about anything related to that story. He is using the harsh currents of rivers as metaphor for the sinful behavior we can partake in. By "staying in the boat" we don't commit dangerous sins. By not falling into the water we keep the commandment and stay rightous

[@Mr.Sniffles]

I hope that clears up some confusion :)

[@aerotrooper]

Perhaps I'm overthinking it. But I think it's more important to have faith, even alone than to follow sheep to slaughter. I find the message of the video the opposite of what Jesus would ask of us through any of Jesus's talks in scripture. I don't know if they are trying to teach contrary teachings to be coy or if it's part of some divide and conquer scheme with other denominations. But it feels really off point from the teachings of Jesus. Going by this idea of staying in the boat we will all surely perish with the leaders of the day. I guess I'm more against the many words of the Pharisees and this feels like Pharisee stuff... No hate, I'm just not in the boat I guess. And I'm not afraid.

[@kirapetersen1511]

+Steven John what it means by to stay in the boat, is to have faith in Jesus Christ and to not fall into temptation or sin. And if you do, you can return by His help, and by using his atonement. He will help you. Think about it, if you get out of the boat to walk on water and lose your faith, you will begin to sink. Christ then steps in to help you. You have to have faith, and stay in the boat, Or keep staying true to the gospel and having faith in Christ.

[@pankfull12]

9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. Luke 8: 9-10 I think this video is right on point with Jesus' teachings.

[@robpaulson7992]

# Mormon mind control

[@MrDanielwalk]

treat others nice an you can't go wrong. no need for religion.

[@adamv4951]

Treating people nice comes from one source. All light and love comes from God.

[@Zavannah-si4oz]

@@adamv4951 So true! This guy knows his stuff!

[@sillopify]

you already fell off the boat and got wet... cause your brain got washed. that was a stretch I know, but at least i'm not part of a cult.

[@elderbroomhead2671]

Why are we told to "follow the prophet" instead of following Jesus Christ? Sounds like a cult to me......

[@batmanthechad204]

Susan Palmer I was in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in all 17 years if my life. It is DEFINITELY a cult. Study the BITE model, and compare evidence with SCHOLARLY sources. Read the CES letter, and look at how the church treats rape victims, how it covers up history, compare suicide rates in Utah to the rest of America. Please do at least some of these things before you claim it is not a cult. And for the record, I’m not against you as a person in anyway, we are all looking for the truth, and I respect that. But what I can’t except are the beliefs of The Mormon church, from a factual standpoint, they’re are inaccuracies everywhere, and from a moral standpoint, they have/are making wrong decisions. From the history of racism, to the sexism, to there stance on the LGBT community which cause thousands of teens to kill themselves. I could never bring myself to believe that a religion that receives revelations from a loving, omnipotent God would ever allow. The reason I comment this was in no way meant to be hateful, to you, or any other Mormons. I did this because Mormonism has deeply traumatized me, and leaving the church has only changed my life for the better. Mormons themselves are so kind to each other, but Mormonism puts so much unnecessary guilt, shame, and rules on its followers( plus it’s REALLY expensive). If you want to talk about your beliefs, want to hear more about why I don’t believe, want to vent at someone, or you just want to talk about Mormonism in general with someone, I’m right here Regardless of your faith, I hope you live a fulfilling, happy life.

[@savannahgonzalez8036]

What i dont understand is if its such a horrible thing, then.. why are you here watching these videos and commenting? Don't like the religion? Okay, cool, I'm sorry if you didn't have a great experience or something.. but the thing is others do believe, so no need to be immature and trying to "bash" a group of people who genuinely try to follow Jesus's example. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sillopify]

I totally forgot I left this comment two years ago, and I sound like such a dick. Sorry to anyone I’ve offended, I don’t want to be a person who goes out of my way to attack people.

[@Zavannah-si4oz]

I'm sorry about your bad experience, but our church is not a cult. And you probably just had a bad experience with the people, not what the church believes. Maybe you didn't, but I can't see why someone would have trauma from people who believe in loving your neighbor and treating others the way you want to be treated. You may not like what we believe, but our church is not a cult, and if you think otherwise, you can talk about that somewhere besides in the comments of our messages, because other people come here to feel the spirit and comment on positive things. :)

[@ioanekirarahu951]

This is a very flawed object lesson. The Mormon "boat" is headed over Niagara Falls. Better yet, nobody should even get in this "boat" in the first place. Do your homework!