May 29, 2025, 3:13pm MDT
Meeting young people in Busan, South Korea, Elder Dale G. Renlund, a quorum of 12 Apostles, testified about the tone sin of Jesus Christ and the personal values, and what young people can do to strengthen their own testimony, reported the Church and Church’s Korean newsroom.
He was accompanied by his wife, Sister Ruth Renland, Elder Christopher H. Kim, the church’s 70 presidents of the Northern Asian presidency and second counselor, and his wife, Sung Mi “Su” Kim, whom they all spoke during the meeting.
Using an example of expensive auction items once owned by famous individuals, Elder Renland shows that a person’s value is defined by what Jesus Christ paid: an infinite price. Pointing to Doctrine and Covenant 18:10-13, Elder Renlund taught that the sacrifice of Christ enables repentance, overcomes death, and corrects the injustice of life for all.
Tone crime was “the biggest battle ever won,” he said.
Just as Simba’s journey and fighting his family in the film “The Lion King,” everyone needs to recognize their divine identity.
“Heavenly Father offers everything, but we have to follow his path, not his shortcut,” Elder Renland said.
Growing up, he misused his father’s x, which he said was injured. This is like a risk of going outside God’s “safe zone.”
“We’re no longer protected when we get out of our safety zone,” he said. “The apostle Paul spoke about wearing God’s armor. When you wear armor, you don’t want to leave a gap.”
He said the Bible, the living prophets and the teachings of the Church can protect them from spiritual harm.
Elder Renland, at the age of 11 in Sweden, shared how members of the Mission President read Young People and later prayed about the Book of Mormon. He also accepted the invitation, as he wanted Elder Renland to be like his older brother. Reading and praying about the Book of Mormon confirmed the truth and solidified his testimony of Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, and the restored church.
Elder Renland challenged the young. “This is your kingdom. If you don’t fight for it, who will do that?”
Sister Renland shared his experiences from African safaris to explain the protective role of God’s commandments.
“They are given to protect us and ensure a good experience in this deadly life,” she said. She urged the young people to trust in God, accept their God’s identity, and follow His commandments to find joy now and forever.
Elder Kim taught the young people “confidence in God’s presence” and encouraged them to assure his love and trust him to approach his Heavenly Father.
“It means he understands us and is convinced that he loves us more than he can send angels to us and those we love,” Elder Kim said.
Sister Kim acknowledged the challenges faced by young people in Korea. Referring to Elder Renland’s teachings, she reminded the attendees that God’s goal is for his children to choose righteousness.
Sister Kim said, “The Prophet taught us that our rising generation is chosen by the Spirit of the Heavenly Father and sent to Earth to do important tasks at this point.”
Junhapark, 18, shares the following about Elder Renland’s teachings on the values of God:
Park added: “I pray more sincerely and strive to follow the path he has given me.”
Hyun Wang Nam, 18, said Elder Renlund’s story of getting testimony from the Book of Mormon at the age of 11, “I asked myself – am I the same belief?”
He said he urged him to seek deeper testimony through research and prayer.
Haran Son, 18, said that Sister Renland’s safari experience “had made me think about whether I really live the gospel.”
She said, “I had moments of doubt, but I learned that sincere prayer and Bible study can help me find the truth.”
