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A thought from the scriptures

Let integrity and uprightness preserve me. . . . - Psalm 25:21

President Thomas S. Monson, speaking in October 1988 general conference, said: "In the videotape produced by the Church and entitled The Church Sports Official, there is featured this truth from the First Presidency: `Church sports activities have a unique central purpose much higher than the development of physical prowess, or even victory itself. It is to strengthen faith, build integrity, and develop in each participant the attributes of his maker.'". . . It is difficult to achieve this objective if winning overshadows participation. . . . It is only fair that all worthy young men and young women have an opportunity to play, to learn, to develop, and to achieve."

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