New Testament Class: Find Solutions in the Scriptures to Life's Challenges

Philippians 1-4

People sometimes argue and complain over petty matters in church meetings or throughout the week.
Seek to have unity by loving others and welcoming the Spirit (2:1-2). Humble yourself! Strive to serve those around you. Follow the example of Jesus Christ (2:3-8).

Many youth feel their parents' testimony is sufficient for them. Since they have good parents, they rely on them for all their spiritual strength.
We must "work out [our] own salvation with fear and trembling" (2:12). Although a parent may offer a righteous example and encourage wise choices, we must develop a testimony in our own hearts to help us overcome the challenges of this world and do our own good works. Merely professing to believe the gospel, or relying on parents to keep us in line, is not enough to "work out" and reach salvation. Nor can we do it on our own, because this belief can bring pride and weakness. We can only develop and grow and reach our potential with the Lord's love, mercy, and strength as we strive to do all we can to prepare to be in God's presence again.

An investigator is considering joining the Church, but his family will no longer associate with him if he does.
Nothing is more valuable than the knowledge of and the support of Jesus Christ. Nothing can bring more joy and comfort in life than His atonement and love. Whatever would be lost by accepting His gospel and choosing to live it will be made up and even exceeded through the power of Christ. Press forward with faith. All things can be done through His strength (3:7-14, 4:13).

2 Nephi 32:3
For all of these examples of overcoming life's challenges, the answer is to turn to Christ. Feast upon His words- learn of His example and humble yourself to bring unity and to serve. Feast upon His words to bring the Spirit and gain your own testimony of the reality of His life and gospel. Learn of God and what you must do to return to His presence. Feast upon the words of Christ and learn to trust Him. Through Him you can be victorious overcome all other persecutions and challenges. The words of Christ tell you all things what ye should do.