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- President Kim B. Clark
March 4, 2009
Elder Claudio R.M. Costa Teaches about Making Good Decisions
Elder Claudio R.M. Costa, a member in the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, addressed Brigham Young University–Idaho students Tuesday afternoon about the importance of making good decisions.
Speaking briefly about the life history of his father, Elder Costa explained that his father was the only son in his family to marry and also choose to listen to the missionaries, eventually joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, forever influencing his family and future posterity.
Elder Costa then posed a question to the congregation: “What could have happened if Nephi chose to not go into the desert because his father had a dream?” Elder Costa used this example of Nephi to explain to the congregation how decisions affect all aspects of our lives. “Your decisions will open or close doors for you, and will make you happy or unhappy,” Elder Costa said.
Quoting President Thomas S. Monson, Elder Costa reminded the congregation that every decision matters. “President Monson spoke to the young people and said, ‘There isn’t a simple decision in life. Everything is important. Every decision you make. So make your decisions with a prayerful heart.’”
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Brigham Young University-Idaho is a four-year private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. The university, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers both baccalaureate and associate degrees; integrated degrees and internships that are tailored to fit students' interests; a year-round track system allowing more students to attend; and an extensive Student Activities Program that provides leadership and growth experiences. It is the largest private university in Idaho, with more than 13,000 students enrolled for Winter Semester 2008.
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