No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. - Matt. 6:24
"We choose to accept or reject the gospel of Christ," Elder Hans B. Ringger of the Seventy said during the April 1994 general conference. "Human life was created on the basis of freedom of choice. God wants free people and people who serve Him freely. It is therefore a challenge in everyone's life to choose the straight and narrow path which avoids a life which lacks eternal direction.
"There are probably times in our lives when we wonder if there are other paths or shortcuts. The gospel gives us the answer, together with the promise of divine guidance. It is a path we can follow only one step at a time, with patience, hope and faith. Decisions we make today will influence our future course, our future strengths and abilities.
"We are here today because we believe that our destiny in life is to gain eternal exaltation. This is the highest goal in life, and it demands all of our strength, devotion and work."