Unfortunately, most people listen to talks for whatever bolsters their position, not what provokes change. I think that’s why some didn’t like it. Because people in their wards will use it to self justify. People always do.
Yup, I am in there with the rest of the hypocrites. Now I try to cobble together talks and quotes of leaders past and present to create an at least tenable foothold for myself in the church. DW says that I am a master at self-justification. I’m not sure she means that as a compliment. 