Sun Apr 06 15:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Joyful Renewal: Elder Christofferson Emphasizes True Worship in General Conference Address
**Salt Lake City, UT** – Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles delivered a powerful message on the nature of true worship during the April 2025 general conference. His address focused on four key concepts: the actions, attitudes, exclusivity, and emulation involved in genuine worship.
Elder Christofferson highlighted the importance of communal worship, stating that gathering on the Lord’s Day as the “body of Christ” provides unique strength and benefits through mutual teaching, service, and support. He emphasized the crucial role of gratitude, urging listeners to approach worship with joyful renewal rather than as a mere obligation.
The Apostle also stressed the exclusivity of worship, warning against prioritizing anything above God. He explained that rejecting God’s authority or accountability effectively constitutes the worship of self or other idols, such as political allegiances placed above divine guidance.
Finally, Elder Christofferson underscored the importance of emulating God and Jesus Christ. He proposed that living a Christlike life, cultivating divine attributes, is the most authentic form of worship. He concluded by testifying that embracing the Holy Spirit, yielding one’s heart to God, and emulating Christ’s character will bring joy and fulfillment. The address concluded with the powerful statement that true worship is “loving God and yielding our will to Him – the most precious gift we can offer.”
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