• Like designing a seismic-resistant building, it is important to build one’s life by following divinely designed “plans and technical specifications” — the knowledge of the plan of salvation, the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and the inspired direction of living prophets.

• These plans teach clearly how to construct happy lives resistant to sin and temptation.

• “The joy promised in the scriptures as the purpose of our existence should not be understood to mean that we will have no difficulties or sorrows.”

• As earthquake leave its mark on structures that were correctly designed and built, the attacks of the adversary can also cause “cracks”

• But with the gospel of Jesus Christ, “we are still standing, … we are ready to move forward.”

• God will never permit tempted beyond what we can resist.

• Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all can be successful in constructing a life resistant to sin and temptation and strengthened to endure difficult times.

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