“To Act for Themselves and Not to Be Acted Upon”

“Being acted upon means somebody else is pulling the strings… . Many of you worry about your future… . After a lifetime of dealing with human affairs, I am persuaded that your future will be beyond your dreams if you observe the following:

1. Do not live on the edge.

2. Avoid not only evil, but even the appearance of evil

3. Follow the counsel of Nephi to act for yourselves and not be acted upon.

4. Seek first the kingdom of God and receive the great promise that all else will be added upon you.

5. Follow the counsel of Church leaders. (James E. Faust, Ensign, Nov. 1995, pp. 46-47)