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When we are tempted to be overcome by the terror of the last days, may we remember the faith of past prophets—and of God—in us.

While President of BYU, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave a devotional entitled, “Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments.” Within this address, he talks about the sanctity of physical intimacy. More specifically, he tells Latter-day Saints three reasons why sexual purity is so crucial to our salvation: it affects our souls, it is a sacred symbol, and it is a sacrament.

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In response to questions surrounding when seminary and institute will return to the classroom, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said in a new video and article released Sunday that while there many not be a perfect answer to these questions, the hope is that in whatever way possible, high school and college students are having a “scriptural experience and a spiritual education every day of the week.”

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"He understands me. He loves me. He reaches me," Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shares in a powerful new video. "I can't explain how that happens. I just know that it does."

While at the Church of Oxford's Pembroke College Chapel, Elder Holland answered questions concerning family life, mental health, Church policy, and many other concerns members have.

Elder Holland said, "Avoid getting tripped up by the phrase "traditional family" and instead replace it with a phrase like "eternal family."

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For those wondering if they can make it through a trial, for those wondering if they can stay in the Church, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has the perfect quote from Joseph Smith and inspiring counsel for you.