A Sword or a Pen in the Lord's or Satan's Hands

"You have a great opportunity to be a powerful force for good in the church and in the world. There is truth in the old adage that 'the pen is mightier than the sword.' In many cases it is with words that you will accomplish the great things that you set out to do." - M. Russell Ballard

"The pen is mightier than the sword." The sword can only make something better by destroying or killing something else. The pen has the ability to edit and make everything better. We can either be a sword or a pen. We can try to build up and try to make everything better or we can try to improve only what we want too. A sword if put in the wrong hands (Satan's) can destroy many great things and harm many people. We should use our words and our knowledge to effectively build up the Lord's kingdom and make life for everyone better.

"Now some of these tools—like any tool in an unpracticed or undisciplined hand—can be dangerous. The Internet can be used to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and can just as easily be used to market the filth and sleaze of pornography. Computer applications like iTunes can be used to download uplifting and stirring music or the worst kind of antisocial lyrics full of profanity. Social networks on the Web can be used to expand healthy friendships as easily as they can be used by predators trying to trap the unwary."

- M. Russell Ballard

The difference between what makes one great and what makes one evil is but a thin line. Many times it starts out with one simple thought of whether one wants to do something good or wrong. It is commonly these initial decisions that decide the out come to one's existence. Children need to be taught to make good decisions from the very beginning of their lives. One can always repent and change their ways, but if they are taught right from the get go, they develop a routing and habits of being good and wanting to do what's right. It's always hard for on to recover and repent from sin if good habits or examples have never been in their lives. Teach your children from the beginning and set a good example.