“Arise from the Dust My Sons, and Be Men”

“The challenge to ‘Arise from the dust’ means to overcome evil behaviors that destroy character and ruin lives. Physical appetites must be controlled. ‘Awake from a deep sleep … even from the sleep of hell” suggests a process of learning and becoming aware of God’s holy purposes. No sleep is deeper or more deadly than the sleep of ignorance… . ‘Come forth out of obscurity’ instructs one to model goodness and serve as a light to others. True men are living light fountains which are pleasant to be near. (See D&C 103:9-10.)” (Carlos E. Asay, Ensign, May 1992, p. 41)