Living on the Lord's Side of the Line | Sheri L. Dew | 2000
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- Choose to keep God's commandments-always-and stay out of Satan's territory. You are promised safety and peace if you stay on the Lord's side of the line.
This speech was given on March 21, 2000.
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For someone who bleeds blue, it is wonderful to be back on this campus. I love BYU. But as much as I love this university, I love you more. For me, you embody the vitality of this magnificent Church. You are living, breathing evidence that righteousness will prevail in a cynical, seductive world. Every time I am in a gathering of men and women your age, I have the sense that I am surrounded by spectacular spiritual potential. I wonder how many future mission presidents, bishops, Laurel advisors, and Primary presidents are in this room. How many children will be reared in righteousness because of your devotion as mothers and fathers? Who in this audience will help unlock a nation or a people to the gospel? Who will develop technologies to spread our message more effectively? Who will stand up in communities and schools and countries for values essential to the stability of an intact society? In short, I can’t help but wonder what place in this latter-day battlefront each of you will occupy, for of this I am sure: Every one of you has a unique mission to fulfill. It is about standing where you have been foreordained to stand that I would like to speak today.
When I was a student here, I took a year off from my studies to tour with a USO group that entertained at military bases around the world. One trip took us to the Far East, and before we left, my father gave me a strong warning. “I am worried about this trip,” he said. “Be careful. Don’t go anywhere you shouldn’t go.” His words caught my attention, but, frankly, as our adventure in the Orient began, I forgot about his caution.
One day we were scheduled to perform at a base near the Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea. Our escort officer asked if we would like to go into the DMZ and visit Panmunjom, where the peace treaty ending the Korean War had been signed. It was a place of great historical significance. Relations between the two Koreas were strained at the time, and we asked if it was safe. The officer assured us it was, but then promptly furnished waivers we were to sign that absolved the military of responsibility in the event of accident or death. I suddenly remembered Dad’s warning: “Be careful. Don’t go anywhere you shouldn’t go.” But not wanting to be the killjoy, and being a little curious myself, I shrugged off my worry, signed the waiver, and headed into the DMZ, where we were no longer under the protection of the U.S. armed forces.
That reality was immediately evident as we drove past rows of somber North Korean soldiers sporting machine guns. “Don’t look them in the eyes,” we were warned. “Anything can set them off.” As we joked about our bodies never being found, my stomach started to churn and my father’s warning played in my mind in digital, Dolby sound. I knew that I had indeed gone somewhere I shouldn’t have gone. The experience was nerve-racking. I felt as though I was behind enemy lines. And, as fascinating as the excursion was for a history major, I couldn’t wait to get out of there. It wasn’t until we crossed the border back into South Korea that I again felt safe. And, as it turns out, for good reason. Later that week three Americans were shot and killed in the Demilitarized Zone.
With this experience in mind, consider these words from George Albert Smith when he was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve:
There is a division line well defined that separates the Lord’s territory from Lucifer’s. If we live on the Lord’s side of the line Lucifer cannot come there to influence us, but if we cross the line into his territory we are in his power. By keeping the commandments of the Lord we are safe on His side of the line, but if we disobey His teachings we voluntarily cross into the zone of temptation and invite the destruction that is ever present there. Knowing this, how anxious we should always be to live on the Lord’s side of the line...
I had the privilege of meeting Sheri Dew a few years ago on a day that was particularly bad for me. As a result, I was feeling very low. I was waiting for a ride one particular day and she was out on an outing with her family. As she was about to pass me on the sidewalk, she stopped and turning around asked, "Do you need a hug?" This was such a simple thing, but it has been an experience that has stayed with me ever since. It was a reminder to me that, even when we are going through personal difficulties, our Father in Heaven is aware of us and will always support us. Love you, Sister Dew! =)
Everyone needs this right now. It is needed for this time more than at any time before.
This talk never gets old and will always stay current no matter how much time passes. I love BYU-I, love Sister Dew, and I choose to be on the Lord's side! So grateful for the gospel. Thank you!
Powerful talk. May we live on the Lord's side always
Amen! Thanks for watching.
Thank you Sister Dew for this powerful message in this talk, it inspired me to go back to church sooner than I had planned to start going back to church and start renewing my covenant every Sunday
Needed this talk soooo much!!! Father is letting me know that is what I am doing - crossing the line!!! Thank you Heavenly Father for sending Sheri Dew to BYU and putting her talk online for me to receive. In Jesus' name. Amen!!
So good! I was 2 when she gave this, but I’m happy that I can hear it now!
What a magnificent talk. I am so blessed to have such valiant women and men in the gospel. We need it so much in our day and age. Thank you so much.
She is without a doubt the modern-day likeness of Prophetesses of old.
Yes! Exactly! Very much like our ancient Prophetess sisters in the scriptures!
amen for that
Love this talk. It becomes more and more relevant as time goes by.
So grateful for these powerhouse sisters we are blessed with!
This is so true! So grateful I found it. Thanks.🙏
What a most exemplary and righteous Icon for the gospel of Jesus Christ here upon this earth!! I want to be just like her but mostly like my Savior Jesus Christ!! Just love her words & testimony!!
She is amazing!
A great example to us with so many wise words, thank you Sheri.
Wonderful words of wisdom. Thank you
Beautiful and uplifting message. Thank you 😊
Great speech 👍😍. I'm moved and God bless amen.
Thank you Sister Dew. This was a strengthening exercise.
This was an awesome talk! Love it! Thank you 🌷
I absolutely love her!!❤❤❤
What an uplifting, awesome lady! ❤️♥️
Thanks
Love Sheri Dew!
Me too!!
Big admiration for her ❤❤❤
wow that's a powerful talk
Thank YOU
Toss the debris….even if it is just encumbering. President Nelson told us to pray to know exactly what to eliminate in our lives.
Wow.
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Isn't she fantastic?! 😊
I'm looking for a talk by Sheri Dew where she is riding with her Grandmother and she asks her, "What if it's not true".
Your Life Can Never Be the Same Again
September 1997 general women’s meeting address.
Do you know about the talk where she talks about walking through the middle of Central Park rather than on the edge, and how we should walk in the middle of the road, not on the edge?
Like her lots...but you can be on the Lord's side of the line and still get hurt hard...at least in my experience
Shes not saying bad things don't won't happen. She's saying satan has no power over you if you stay on the lord's side. Which means you get power to overcome our weakness.