All too often we hear of people that have committed crimes, taken part in acts of infidelity, or made mistakes for which they blame their actions on others. They say that they were forced into committing errors, that they had no choice in the matter. I simply and blatantly disagree with that notion. Our Father in Heaven gave us moral agency so that we would always be able to make our own decisions. And as a price for that agency, he gave His only begotten son’s life to ensure that we would have that moral agency. However, with great power comes great responsibility and for our choices—whether good or bad—we will be held accountable.
Sometimes we hear those that complain about their own challenges and temptations. President Boyd K. Packer talked about this when he said, "Everyone is tested. One might think it is unfair to be singled out and subjected to a particular temptation, but this is the purpose of mortal life---to be tested. And the answer is the same for everyone: we must, and we can, resist temptations of any kind." (Boyd K. Packer, "Guided by the Holy Spirit," April 2011, http://www.lds.org) President Packer reminds us that we need not complain or feel slighted in our challenges; instead we need to recognize our opportunity for growth in each and every trial. Our Father in Heaven has promised that he will not test us above that which we are able to overcome, and when we turn to Him for guidance and assistance, we simply cannot fail.
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