- Joseph F. Smith showed great courage from a young age, including rounding up cattle when Indians attacked and enduring hardships on the journey to Salt Lake Valley. - He witnessed the faith and courage of his mother Mary, such as when she prayed and found their lost oxen, and had an ox healed through priesthood blessing. - As a missionary in Hawaii at age 15, he boldly declared he was Mormon when confronted by a drunk man with a gun, surprising the man with his courageous response. - Throughout his life and presidency, Joseph F. Smith endured opposition and persecution with courage and faith, ignoring his enemies and allowing truth to prevail over time.