Because of God's priesthood, we are empowered. We are royalty and we have the power to discern between Satan's snipes and God's true principles of happiness.
"We may come from humble circumstances, have limited education, and may even have what we consider unimpressive world accomplishments. And. because of Satan's deceit, we may at times feel unimportant, insignificant, or incapable. But let us never forget _ we are the ones chosen to hold the priesthood of God, we are his ordained representatives, and that makes us somebody."
Satan's sales pitch as he sends us off to fill our bags in a non-existent "snipe hunt" is to "eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we die." His invitation may seen enticing and convincing.
"However, there are certain clues to guide us as to what to avoid putting in our bags. You would recognize these clues because they are common and they are familiar _ clues such as: 'Everybody is doing it.' 'Nobody will know.' 'It is really not hurting anyone.' 'It won't hurt just this once.' 'So what?' 'You can repent later and still go on a mission and be married in the temple.'"
When such justifications are given by others or subtly by the whisperings of the tempter, don't listen, don't experiment, just don't do it.
President Gordon B. Hinckley has said there is no adequate substitute for virtue. God's standards may be challenged everywhere, but God has not abrogated his commandments.
