My conversion began with a prayer a broken heart and full of addictions for 30 years. I have a testament of the the Lords Mercy and his Atonment, 2 months I search and the Spirit guided me to the LDS church and before my baptizm on 2006 I was completly cured and my spiritual understanding opened. Today I am free from addiction. With the Lord everything is possible. I testify; He lives! His Arm is Streched out to all who seek him!
I am free from addiction 5 years now; it began with a prayer fill with dispare and a broken heart, this is when my healing began, the Lord took it all away, he cleaned me, he heald me and here I am today free from the addictions which had enslaved me for almost 30 years. Because of the Lord Jesus Christ I am ''FREE'' to choose for myself!
What is there to dislike about this message? Even if you're not a "Mormon" there is still an awful lot of truth in it. Sure, you can think that you can get yourself out of anything without God's help, but I'm confident that everyone has at least one thing that they really need help with. To say different is only lying to yourself.
What a beautiful message of hope to all, many who struggle with other kinds of destructive conduct. That's what "sin" is, after all, conduct that hurts oneself and/or others.
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my cgrace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them. Ether 12:27 <<<----- my favorite, what a beautiful promise !
@juscastaneda I agree with you that you shouldn't blame your problems on Satan or anyone else. However, it is helpful to know that he is real and that he is truly trying to make you fall into temptations. If you pretend he isn't there, then you will also be susceptible to getting into deep problems.
God can help us overcome any addiction. If you struggle with something, talk to people about it. Satan wants you to feel nothing but shame and stay isolated. Talk with your Bishop, your family, and most of all with God through prayer.
In the The video he never blames Satan. He's just raising warning that Satan is skillful in crafting certain "lures" that can take hold of our lives if we are not careful. And mentions that if we are caught in one of his lures we cannot battle Satan on our own,,, Christ and the atonement is the only way we can be freed..
The world teaches me that I cannot overcome homosexuality, The Gospel of Jesus Christ teaches me that for God everything is possible. I need this hope and I'm doing my part to let His pure influence change my mind and heart. He is always willing to bless and strengthen me.
I've been addicted to cigarettes for twenty-some odd years, I have been trying to seriously quit for about three years. I recently have been attending a local LDS church. I love this church, it has changed my life in many ways for the best. I feel complete love and devotion to Jesus Christ (God bless his soul) for I now know he is MY try savior. I want to be a church member so much, I just need to kick these stupid cigarettes and such a large mountain is hard to climb. I pray ALLOT to myself,
i cried :) ive been trying to get over an addiction i have been going through unfortunately for a pretty long time. i think this is the beginning of me finally getting away of this addiction i have... i love the church
@DrSqkuirtle I'm in the same boat as you, only i turn 19 in less than a year. I want to serve a mission with all my heart. With everything the lord has done for me in my life, i have nothing else I want to do. But i have an addiction right now keeping me from being worthy of going. I've been struggling with this for a couple of years now. I've only just recently turned to the lord for help. The spirit has planted something in my mind that may help me, so I will do it.
You can do it. I have wrestled with addictive behaviors for many years. I finally determined a month ago to really study the scriptures each day as best I could; AND to really pray each day, intently, thanking God for all the blessings that came to mind, and THEN asking Him for help with each part of my life, asking Him to send angels to help me to be clean. The Lord has blessed me with His help and I am one month clean for the first time in many, many years. You can do it!
This video gave me the chills as it so perfectly depicts the sneaky and skillful ways of satan...the imagery and music really brings the message to life. Such a good job and beautifully shot:)
I tried to quit drinking three times by myself before I turned to the Lord. Each time I was not strong enough by myself. But through humbling myself in fervent prayer I was able to completely forsake it. I will be three years sober this July! When my trials become unbearable and I become beaten down I remember all that the Lord has done for me and it buoys me up! I am so grateful for how the Atonement has worked and continues to work in my life!! Thank you for this beautiful message! :)
I am a part time service missionary working with brothers and sisters who are addicted to behaviors as well as chemical substances. I have seen the devastation that addiction can bring into a life of a person as well as the family. I testify that I have witnessed first hand that thru the atonement of Jesus Christ miracles still happen today .
I am 10 months clean due some wonderful missionaries asking me yo pray if the book of mormon was true i was ready to leave and give up on treatment and god so i prayed and i skimmed a few pages and then i saw a caption in mosiah Chapter 16 God redeems man from his lost and fallen state and the rest is history since then i have been baptized my wife was baptized and we are once a true family for eternity thanks to Jesus Christ and The true church being restored today
@GTtexas2009 You should now be over a year free! For us that have addictions to overcome I agree with you that this video and the teachings of Christ gives us all an avenue to redemption. God Bless You and God Bless Your Family. I am so happy for you!!!
@GTtexas2009 I know your comment is old But I would like to say that I'm glad to see you doing well. The Lord has blessed my life also more than I realize or show gratitude for.
I open my heart to the counsel given from our leaders because through them does the truth and testimony of all that the Saviour can do for us is surely evident in this message shared.
How beautifully Satan, imitates a message from God, clever analogies, words like honey, these are his hooks, to net the foolish fish of this world. He will not lure you with a carefully crafed fly, but a carefully crafted lie. there is your truth! That is all I can do for you, God must do the rest!
@1952puddin If it's something that is good, how could it possibly come from Satan? This is a good message, a good gift to those who will hear it, and so it comes from God. The feeling of contention, confusion, and conflict are not from God, but from the Adversary. It's perfectly and simply clear in the Scriptures that "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." (James 1:17)
@danibc123 It was given in the October conference, 2010 by M. Russell Ballard. The title for it is "O that cunning plan of the evil one". It is in the November 2010 conference or online at lds org; you can find it in either place.
Wow. So powerful is the message - the film that highlights the message so well. I love how the film doesn't pull punches - film and music wise - VERY dramatic. Makes me really tune into what Elder Ballard teaches. Thank you again for producing these messages - they continue to be of such high quality.
Thanks for this great message on overcoming addictions. If anyone needs help and support, I highly recommend the Addiction Recovery Program by LDS Family Services.
"For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain" Philippians 1:21, the apostle Paul (KJV)
Christ is the source of my life, by Him I am a new creature, the old has gone and the new has come, to Christ, my God and savior, be the glory forever, amen.
This message applies equally to Heroin as to Tobacco and Caffeine, to a food addiction. This even applies to more subtle addictions like being addicted to being right, or being addicted to power or influence.
Thank you so much for this video! I love these messages and they are exactly what I (and I believe) others need on a daily basis! Thank you so much for this wonderful message and I truly love this gospel!
Very powerful. We should always set aside pride and pray immediately for help and the love of Christ. I can't wait for conference again in a couple of weeks! I want to learn so much more!
This is a short and sweet little clip that is great for all of us. Indeed, it is easy to fall into temptations (I speak for myself as well), but I know the Lord will help us if we trust in Him as it says to do... to put pride aside and turn to our creator. Thank you for this message!
love this message it is so true for so many of us trying to be the very best that we can and strive for perfection just as our savior did and set the example...
I'm living proof the Lord will set u free through the mercy's of the Atonement 2 + years sober and was blessed to find the LDS 12 step program and come back to the one and only tru church ~BE BLESSED~
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me"
22218034 19 hours ago
My conversion began with a prayer a broken heart and full of addictions for 30 years. I have a testament of the the Lords Mercy and his Atonment, 2 months I search and the Spirit guided me to the LDS church and before my baptizm on 2006 I was completly cured and my spiritual understanding opened. Today I am free from addiction. With the Lord everything is possible. I testify; He lives! His Arm is Streched out to all who seek him!
myrnac69 2 months ago
I am free from addiction 5 years now; it began with a prayer fill with dispare and a broken heart, this is when my healing began, the Lord took it all away, he cleaned me, he heald me and here I am today free from the addictions which had enslaved me for almost 30 years. Because of the Lord Jesus Christ I am ''FREE'' to choose for myself!
myrnac69 2 months ago
were any animals harmed in the making of this video?
dwiele 3 months ago
What is there to dislike about this message? Even if you're not a "Mormon" there is still an awful lot of truth in it. Sure, you can think that you can get yourself out of anything without God's help, but I'm confident that everyone has at least one thing that they really need help with. To say different is only lying to yourself.
paddymanchris 3 months ago
What a beautiful message of hope to all, many who struggle with other kinds of destructive conduct. That's what "sin" is, after all, conduct that hurts oneself and/or others.
2bulator 4 months ago
PLEASE ALL THESE VIDEOS ARE WONDERFUL, BUT WE NEED THEM IN SPANISH!!!! SO WE CAN START TEACHING MORE PEOPLE. PLEASE CONSIDER!!
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MormonMessages 5 months ago
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my cgrace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them. Ether 12:27 <<<----- my favorite, what a beautiful promise !
67dodgepolara 5 months ago
@juscastaneda I agree with you that you shouldn't blame your problems on Satan or anyone else. However, it is helpful to know that he is real and that he is truly trying to make you fall into temptations. If you pretend he isn't there, then you will also be susceptible to getting into deep problems.
nanonerdy 5 months ago
This is great.
ethan19851994 6 months ago
God can help us overcome any addiction. If you struggle with something, talk to people about it. Satan wants you to feel nothing but shame and stay isolated. Talk with your Bishop, your family, and most of all with God through prayer.
andrewrobertwells 6 months ago
In the The video he never blames Satan. He's just raising warning that Satan is skillful in crafting certain "lures" that can take hold of our lives if we are not careful. And mentions that if we are caught in one of his lures we cannot battle Satan on our own,,, Christ and the atonement is the only way we can be freed..
mjvaiaoga 7 months ago
The world teaches me that I cannot overcome homosexuality, The Gospel of Jesus Christ teaches me that for God everything is possible. I need this hope and I'm doing my part to let His pure influence change my mind and heart. He is always willing to bless and strengthen me.
estigmata20 7 months ago 7
@estigmata20 keep up the good work, man. We're with you all the way.
scottski02 5 months ago
you can get yourself out of anything. You dont nned a god to realize this.
OnlyTheWeakNeedHelp 7 months ago
Whose lucipher?
mof4k1999 7 months ago
@mof4k1999 Lucipher is another name for Satan.
carmancynthia 7 months ago
Awesome, in the name of Jesus Christ, my new hero!!! (God bless his soul) Amen.
86devilheadz 8 months ago
I've been addicted to cigarettes for twenty-some odd years, I have been trying to seriously quit for about three years. I recently have been attending a local LDS church. I love this church, it has changed my life in many ways for the best. I feel complete love and devotion to Jesus Christ (God bless his soul) for I now know he is MY try savior. I want to be a church member so much, I just need to kick these stupid cigarettes and such a large mountain is hard to climb. I pray ALLOT to myself,
86devilheadz 8 months ago 9
i dont understand why there so many other religions
DragonsREpic 8 months ago
i cried :) ive been trying to get over an addiction i have been going through unfortunately for a pretty long time. i think this is the beginning of me finally getting away of this addiction i have... i love the church
DrSqkuirtle 8 months ago 7
@DrSqkuirtle I'm in the same boat as you, only i turn 19 in less than a year. I want to serve a mission with all my heart. With everything the lord has done for me in my life, i have nothing else I want to do. But i have an addiction right now keeping me from being worthy of going. I've been struggling with this for a couple of years now. I've only just recently turned to the lord for help. The spirit has planted something in my mind that may help me, so I will do it.
Coolcow6 8 months ago 2
@DrSqkuirtle
You can do it. I have wrestled with addictive behaviors for many years. I finally determined a month ago to really study the scriptures each day as best I could; AND to really pray each day, intently, thanking God for all the blessings that came to mind, and THEN asking Him for help with each part of my life, asking Him to send angels to help me to be clean. The Lord has blessed me with His help and I am one month clean for the first time in many, many years. You can do it!
fluffythecat2 8 months ago
WOW!! THANKS!
BROOKLYNBRENDA 9 months ago
This video gave me the chills as it so perfectly depicts the sneaky and skillful ways of satan...the imagery and music really brings the message to life. Such a good job and beautifully shot:)
thgarner 10 months ago 3
I tried to quit drinking three times by myself before I turned to the Lord. Each time I was not strong enough by myself. But through humbling myself in fervent prayer I was able to completely forsake it. I will be three years sober this July! When my trials become unbearable and I become beaten down I remember all that the Lord has done for me and it buoys me up! I am so grateful for how the Atonement has worked and continues to work in my life!! Thank you for this beautiful message! :)
ldssoccerchick7 11 months ago 11
@ldssoccerchick7 What an awesome testimony. I'm getting teary eyed, lol! =)
kbs1212 9 months ago
I am a part time service missionary working with brothers and sisters who are addicted to behaviors as well as chemical substances. I have seen the devastation that addiction can bring into a life of a person as well as the family. I testify that I have witnessed first hand that thru the atonement of Jesus Christ miracles still happen today .
thundersheep001 11 months ago 4
I love this message.
ardagh23 11 months ago
I recently gave a Sacrament talk based on this talk. Good lesson!
Michael52176 11 months ago
I can't wait for general conference! :)
Einstein12321 11 months ago 2
I am 10 months clean due some wonderful missionaries asking me yo pray if the book of mormon was true i was ready to leave and give up on treatment and god so i prayed and i skimmed a few pages and then i saw a caption in mosiah Chapter 16 God redeems man from his lost and fallen state and the rest is history since then i have been baptized my wife was baptized and we are once a true family for eternity thanks to Jesus Christ and The true church being restored today
GTtexas2009 11 months ago 93
@GTtexas2009 You should now be over a year free! For us that have addictions to overcome I agree with you that this video and the teachings of Christ gives us all an avenue to redemption. God Bless You and God Bless Your Family. I am so happy for you!!!
mossrun 4 months ago
@GTtexas2009 I know your comment is old But I would like to say that I'm glad to see you doing well. The Lord has blessed my life also more than I realize or show gratitude for.
yellowcorba1 4 months ago
Ah I love his voice! And this message was incredible. Thank you.
ChazGandy 11 months ago
You will be freed.
jaredngarrett 11 months ago
I open my heart to the counsel given from our leaders because through them does the truth and testimony of all that the Saviour can do for us is surely evident in this message shared.
scott1puru 11 months ago
@scott1puru You should open your heart to Jesus Christ and seek His counsel and His testimony only!!!
edahumada1 11 months ago 2
What a great and Wonderful Message! :)
SuspiciousHunter 11 months ago
beautiful, powerful message.
tappinhippo 11 months ago
How beautifully Satan, imitates a message from God, clever analogies, words like honey, these are his hooks, to net the foolish fish of this world. He will not lure you with a carefully crafed fly, but a carefully crafted lie. there is your truth! That is all I can do for you, God must do the rest!
1952puddin 11 months ago
@1952puddin If it's something that is good, how could it possibly come from Satan? This is a good message, a good gift to those who will hear it, and so it comes from God. The feeling of contention, confusion, and conflict are not from God, but from the Adversary. It's perfectly and simply clear in the Scriptures that "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." (James 1:17)
p3rdyp1nkr0ses 11 months ago 3
@1952puddin yes, good video and analogy.
myster1234 11 months ago
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gooroosolomon 11 months ago
Beautiful message. Love the B-roll.
Pattybeetle 11 months ago
Very appropriate parable for our times.
Fhirinne 11 months ago
Great message!
Wleonora 11 months ago
:)
supermanny73 11 months ago
It is what I needed to hear.
dwillden1 11 months ago
So TRUE. Thank you for this video! I LOVE IT!
isLANdDUHGRL 11 months ago
somebody know where i can found this speech in the ensign... help me please,, if you know...!
danibc123 11 months ago
@danibc123 It was given in the October conference, 2010 by M. Russell Ballard. The title for it is "O that cunning plan of the evil one". It is in the November 2010 conference or online at lds org; you can find it in either place.
jordana309 11 months ago
Beautifully done.
jigley9higley 11 months ago
This video really touch my heart .. It's like an answer I was searching for ..
I'm so glad to have the Gospel in my life ..!!
danielandia31 11 months ago
Please share this video with your friends...it will help change the world...
skiroyalsummit 11 months ago
@skiroyalsummit haha :) you make me feel guilty for not sharing this....
tomboygirl1113 11 months ago
Wow. So powerful is the message - the film that highlights the message so well. I love how the film doesn't pull punches - film and music wise - VERY dramatic. Makes me really tune into what Elder Ballard teaches. Thank you again for producing these messages - they continue to be of such high quality.
journey624 11 months ago
Thanks for this great message on overcoming addictions. If anyone needs help and support, I highly recommend the Addiction Recovery Program by LDS Family Services.
richman9 11 months ago
"For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain" Philippians 1:21, the apostle Paul (KJV)
Christ is the source of my life, by Him I am a new creature, the old has gone and the new has come, to Christ, my God and savior, be the glory forever, amen.
philosophizer149 11 months ago
This message applies equally to Heroin as to Tobacco and Caffeine, to a food addiction. This even applies to more subtle addictions like being addicted to being right, or being addicted to power or influence.
kitcosby 11 months ago 3
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ can overcome a litany of temptations.
omiolo2 11 months ago
Thank you so much for this video! I love these messages and they are exactly what I (and I believe) others need on a daily basis! Thank you so much for this wonderful message and I truly love this gospel!
MurrTuck 11 months ago
Very powerful. We should always set aside pride and pray immediately for help and the love of Christ. I can't wait for conference again in a couple of weeks! I want to learn so much more!
wrneddie 11 months ago 46
Thank you for a wonderful video. It really helped me today.
Signkae1 11 months ago 2
great metaphor
terminatorgir 11 months ago 12
this is a great video, i like how the compare satan to a fly fisherman , its totaly true!
discoqueendivas 11 months ago
I love this whole talk, but this is a great video.:)
BlackJacx1 11 months ago
Excelente metáfora más claro ni el agua y gracias por compartir este mensaje.
ARNOOLD 11 months ago
This is a short and sweet little clip that is great for all of us. Indeed, it is easy to fall into temptations (I speak for myself as well), but I know the Lord will help us if we trust in Him as it says to do... to put pride aside and turn to our creator. Thank you for this message!
KeekeeKarin5 11 months ago
I really needed to hear this message today, thanks!!
motoxdady 11 months ago 2
Great video. ^_^
chrstilen5 11 months ago
love this message it is so true for so many of us trying to be the very best that we can and strive for perfection just as our savior did and set the example...
emthorextreme 11 months ago
very nice...
rtardbox 11 months ago
Wonderful Analogy. Thank you Elder Ballard!
mcl08007 11 months ago
I'm living proof the Lord will set u free through the mercy's of the Atonement 2 + years sober and was blessed to find the LDS 12 step program and come back to the one and only tru church ~BE BLESSED~
916BAYBAY1 11 months ago
where I can find this message in Spanish?
Lemortex 11 months ago
Amazing.
BiGBo5050 11 months ago
Thank you Elder Ballard! This couldn't come in a better time.
TheLDSJames 11 months ago
thank you
altaskiier 11 months ago
Kind makes me never want to fish again! LOL
ViCe1986 11 months ago
This video is amazing...thank you for posting!
TheDJSdog 11 months ago