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| + | {{epigraph|As you participate in this conversation and utilize the tools of new media, remember who you are—Latter-day Saints. Remember, as the proverb states, that “a soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger” ({{s||Proverbs|15|1}}). And remember that contention is of the devil (see {{s|3|Nephi|11|29}}). There is no need to argue or contend with others regarding our beliefs. There is no need to become defensive or belligerent. Our position is solid; the Church is true. We simply need to have a conversation, as friends in the same room would have, always guided by the prompting of the Spirit and constantly remembering the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, which reminds us of how precious are the children of our Father in Heaven.<br><br>M. Russell Ballard, "Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet," ''Ensign'' (July 2008). {{link|url=https://www.lds.org/ensign/2008/07/sharing-the-gospel-using-the-internet?lang=eng}} | ||
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M. Russell Ballard
As you participate in this conversation and utilize the tools of new media, remember who you are—Latter-day Saints. Remember, as the proverb states, that “a soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger” (Proverbs 15꞉1). And remember that contention is of the devil (see 3 Nephi 11꞉29). There is no need to argue or contend with others regarding our beliefs. There is no need to become defensive or belligerent. Our position is solid; the Church is true. We simply need to have a conversation, as friends in the same room would have, always guided by the prompting of the Spirit and constantly remembering the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, which reminds us of how precious are the children of our Father in Heaven.
M. Russell Ballard, "Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet," Ensign (July 2008). off-site
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has more information on this topic
"General Authorities: Elder M. Russell Ballard," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Organization on LDS.org
Elder M. Russell Ballard is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has been serving as an Apostle since October 6, 1985, traveling throughout the earth to instruct Church members and direct day-to-day affairs of the worldwide Church.(Click here for full article)As a young man, he served a mission to England for the Church, where he was a counselor in the mission presidency. He has also served as a bishop twice.
He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 8, 1928, to Melvin R. and Geraldine Smith Ballard. He attended the University of Utah.