Spiritual Sunday: The Choice

My Chemistry teacher shared a quote last week in class by Boyd K Packer, It said,

The crucial test of life, I repeat, does not center in the choice between fame and obscurity, nor between wealth and poverty. The greatest decision of life is between good and evil.

We may foolishly bring unhappiness and trouble, even suffering upon ourselves. These are not always to be regarded as penalties imposed by a displeased Creator. They are part of the lessons of life, part of the test.

Some are tested by poor health, some by a body that is deformed or homely. Others are tested by handsome and healthy bodies; some by the passion of youth; others by the erosions of age.

Some suffer disappointment in marriage, family problems; others live in poverty and obscurity. Some (perhaps this is the hardest test) find ease and luxury.

All are part of the test, and there is more equality in this testing than sometimes we suspect.

I found this very inspirational and decided to do some research and find the talk that it was given in. I discovered that it was from a General Conference talk in 1980 entitled "The Choice".  I listened to the talk and I loved it.  Hopefully it can inspire you the same way it inspired me..

Watch the video and/or read the talk HERE