During the Saturday afternoon session of the October 1977 general conference, Elder Delbert L. Stapley gave his address titled "The Blessings of Righteous Obedience." His talk focused on the importance of obedience and understanding the commandments. He also explained the purpose of hardships in this life. 

“Sometime in the eternities to come, we will see that our trials were calculated to cause us to turn to our Heavenly Father for strength and support. Any affliction or suffering we are called upon to bear may be directed to give us experience, refinement and perfection.”

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