“During His mortal ministry, the Savior admonished His disciples to exercise faith (see Matthew 17:14–21; Luke 8:22–25). Leaders in the Church must have faith that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. They develop this faith through prayer, scripture study, obedience, and repentance. As we nourish the seed of faith, it will grow within us and bear fruit that is most precious and sweet (see Alma 32:42)” (Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders’ Guidebook, 17–18).

“Faith is much more than passive belief. You express your faith through action—by the way you live. . . . Your faith can lead you to do good works, obey the commandments, and repent of your sins (see James 2:18; 1 Nephi 3:7; Alma 34:17). Your faith can help you overcome temptation. Alma counseled his son Helaman, ‘Teach them to withstand every temptation of the devil, with their faith on the Lord Jesus Christ’ (Alma 37:33)” (True to the Faith: A Gospel Reference [2004], 54–55).

Additional Helps

• Alma 7:11–12; Doctrine and Covenants 122:8
• For the Strength of Youth [2001], 40–42
• Gospel Art Picture Kit, picture 412, Mary Fielding and Joseph F. Smith Crossing the Plains
• True to the Faith, 54–56
• Young Women Personal Progress [2001], 13, Faith Value Experiences 1 and 3