This document contains excerpts from talks and scriptures about having faith in Jesus Christ and being an ensign to others. It discusses how faith in Christ can be bolstered through learning about Him and living according to His teachings. It encourages readers to ensure they are securely tied to God rather than to other things. It suggests reading scriptures to find guidance and protection. It contains quotes emphasizing having courage to stand up for principles despite fear or opposition, and the need to be humble, friendly and understanding while holding to the truth.

1. BE AN ENSIGN
To the Nations

2. •2 Nephi 15:26 And he will lift up an ensign to
the nations from far, and will hiss unto them
from the end of the earth; and behold, they
shall come with speed swiftly; none shall be
weary nor stumble among them.

3. “When we speak of faith—the faith that can move mountains—we
are not speaking of faith in general but of faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ can be bolstered as we learn
about Him and live our religion. The doctrine of Jesus Christ was
designed by the Lord to help us increase our faith. In today’s
vernacular, however, the word religion can mean different things
to different people.
“The word religion literally means “to ligate again” or “to tie
back” to God. The question we might ask ourselves is, are we
securely tied to God so that our faith shows, or are we actually tied
to something else?”
-Russell M. Nelson

4. Video: LetYour Faith Show—Russell M. Nelson
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stiwPWPSMOY&icid=GCA14-GC0414-1-
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5. I am a Mormon!
• https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/im-a-mormon-
2014?lang=eng&order=default&category=im-a-mormon-2014
• “Some challenge the relevance of religion in modern life. As in every age, so
today there are those who mock or decry the free exercise of religion.
Some even blame religion for any number of the world’s ills. Admittedly,
there have been times when atrocities have been committed in the name
of religion. But living the Lord’s pure religion, which means striving to
become a true disciple of Jesus Christ, is a way of life and a daily
commitment that will provide divine guidance. As you practice your
religion, you are exercising your faith.You are letting your faith show.”

6. •How can we be an ensign?
“The scriptures provide one of the best ways to find our course and stay on it. Scriptural
knowledge also provides precious protection. For example, throughout history,
infections like “childbirth fever” claimed the lives of many innocent mothers and babies.
Yet the OldTestament had the correct principles for the handling of infected patients,
written more than 3,000 years ago! Many people perished because man’s quest for
knowledge had failed to heed the word of the Lord!
My dear brothers and sisters, what are we missing in our lives if we are “ever learning,
[but] never able to come to the knowledge of the truth”?”
-Russell M. Nelson

7. In 1986, PresidentThomas S. Monson
said:
“Of course we will face fear, experience ridicule, and
meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy
the consensus, the courage to stand for principle.
Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s
approval. … Remember that all men have their
fears, but those who face their fears with [faith]
have courage as well.”

9. President Hinckley said:
“We must stand firm.We must hold back the world. If we do so, the Almighty
will be our strength and our protector, our guide and our revelator. We shall
have the comfort of knowing that we are doing what He would have us do.
Others may not agree with us, but I am confident that they will respect us.
We will not be left alone.There are many not of our faith but who feel as we
do.They will support us.They will sustain us in our efforts.
We cannot be arrogant.We cannot be self-righteous.The very situation in
which the Lord has placed us requires that we be humble as the beneficiaries
of His direction.
While we cannot agree with others on certain matters, we must never be
disagreeable. We must be friendly, soft-spoken, neighborly, and
understanding.”