Elder Scott D. Whiting: ‘Becoming Like Him’ @ 190th Semiannual General Conference

Elder Scott D. Whiting, a General Authority Seventy, speaks during the Saturday morning session of the 190th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Oct. 3, 2020.
Summary points:
All are under the directive to become like the Savior, just as Jesus Christ became like the Father.
The first step on the path to becoming like Jesus Christ is to have the desire to do so. Next, select an attribute that will become a focus.
Becoming like Him through His divine help and strength is achievable step by step.
Talk summary:
Latter-day Saints are commanded by the Savior to become “even as [He is].” A thoughtful, deliberate and intentional pursuit of becoming as He is begins with having the desire to do so. To develop the desire, one must know who He is. And as one begins to know more of Him, one will see His attributes reflected in others.
“Consider asking a trusted family member, spouse, friend, or spiritual leader what attribute of Jesus Christ we are in need of.” It is vital to also ask Heavenly Father where to focus efforts. “He has a perfect view of us and will lovingly show us our weakness.”
President Russell M. Nelson taught: “When we choose to repent, we choose to change!”
After committing to change and repent, the next step is to choose an attribute of Jesus Christ to strive to develop. As one strives to obtain this attribute, it will come gradually through His grace. Efforts to obtain these attributes will require prayers for His assistance.
By focusing deeply on one attribute, other attributes begin to accrue.
It is important to record experiences and what one is learning. “As I study with one of His attributes deep in my mind, the scriptures become new as I see examples of this attribute.”
Real progress requires sustained effort and sacrifice.
“The commandment to be like Him is not intended to make you feel guilty, unworthy or unloved. You are good enough, you are loved, but that does not mean that you are yet complete. There is work to be done in this life and the next. Only with His divine help can we all progress toward becoming like Him.
“I know that becoming like Him through His divine help and strength is achievable step by step.”