Resisting the temptations of today’s electronic media is not easy. It takes focused courage and effort. In the small town where I grew up, one had to drive at least an hour to find trouble. But today on the Internet, trouble is just a few mouse clicks away. To avoid such temptations, be like Captain Moroni of old; set up “fortifications” to strengthen your places of weakness. …
Remember, such “fortifications” are not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, they show strength. The scriptures tell us Captain Moroni was so strong that if all men would be like him, “the very powers of hell would [be] shaken forever.”5 Remember Moroni’s “strongholds”6 were the key to his success. Creating your own “strongholds” will be the key to yours. – David E. Sorenson, “You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake,” Ensign (CR) May 2001