Women of God cannot be like women of the world, Margaret D. Nadauld, Young Women general president, declared Saturday morning.
"The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity."
Continuing, Sister Nadauld said: "Oh, how we pray that every young woman will grow up to be all the wonderful things she is meant to be. We pray that her mother and father will show her the right way. May daughters of God honor the priesthood and sustain worthy priesthood holders. May they understand their own great capacity for strength in the timeless virtues that some would scoff at in a modern, liberated world for women."
Sister Nadauld, in speaking of the unique characteristics of daughters of God, said: "You can recognize women who are grateful to be a daughter of God by their outward appearance. These women understand their stewardship over their bodies and treat them with dignity. . . . They walk in modesty to be in favor with their Father in Heaven.
"You can recognize women who are grateful to be a daughter of God by their attitude. They know that the errand of angels is given to women, and they desire to be on God's errand to love His children and minister to them; to teach them the doctrines of salvation; to call them to repentance; to save them in perilous circumstances; to guide them in the performance of His work; to deliver His messages.
"You can recognize women who are grateful to be a daughter of God by their abilities. They are capable, strong women who bless families, serve others and understand that the glory of God is intelligence. . . .
"You can recognize women who are grateful to be a daughter of God by their reverence for motherhood, even when that blessing has been withheld from them for a time. . . ."
Toward her conclusion, Sister Nadauld admonished: "Celebrate the fact that girls are different than boys. Be thankful for the position they have in God's grand plan."
