David and Bathsheba: To Look Upon (Avoiding Pornography)

I came across this article/video this morning and think it's very helpful. To view the 4:15 (duration) video, please click this link: https://beta.lds.org/church/to-look-upon?lang=eng

For the Church's dedicated website on "combating pornography," click this link: http://combatingpornography.org/cp/eng/

Read Elder Oaks’ complete talk from the April 2005 general conference.

Study Activities

As you search 2 Samuel 11:1-15, 26-27, ponder or discuss where you think David went wrong and what steps led him to commit sin. Watch the video and think about what David could have done to control his thoughts and actions. How did David’s adultery lead to the greater sin of murder? What can we learn from this tragic event? Make a list of things you can do to better control your thoughts and actions.

Prophets and Apostles’ Thoughts on…

Pornography

• Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “Pornography,” Ensign, May 2005, 87
• President Gordon B. Hinckley, “A Tragic Evil Among Us,” Ensign, November 2004, 59–62
• Elder L. Whitney Clayon, “Blessed Are All the Pure in Heart,” Ensign,November 2007, 51–53

Agency

• Elder Robert D. Hales, “To Act for Ourselves: the Gift and Blessings of Agency,” Ensign, May 2006, 4–8
• President James E. Faust, “Choices,” Ensign, May 2004, 51

Repentance

• Elder Richard G. Scott, “Finding the Way Back,” Ensign, May 1990, 74
• President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Point of Safe Return,” Ensign, May 2007, 99–101
• Elder Bruce C. Hafen, “The Atonement: All for All,” Ensign, May 2004, 97