At stake conference, President Willis invited us to claim the Savior’s promise in a world that can feel dark, discouraging, and distracting:

“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).

How do we claim that promise? We claim it by seeking to become like Him.

President Dallin H. Oaks taught that Christ’s example and teachings “illuminate the path we should walk.

The Savior says, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart” (Matthew 11:28–30). As we take His attributes upon ourselves, our burdens become light and we receive more light.

In our daily choices—both public and private—we choose whether our responses reflect the character of Christ or the ways of the world—for example, faith over fear, charity over criticism, patience over anger, and humility over pride. With each choice, we yield either to the natural man or “to the enticings of the Holy Spirit” (Mosiah 3:19). This is how we choose more light—light that “groweth brighter and brighter” (D&C 50:24).

Jesus Christ is both the Way and the Light. As we enter His way, the Holy Ghost shows us what we should do (2 Nephi 32:5).

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, “Christlike attributes are gifts from God. They cannot be developed without His help.” Chapter 6 of Preach My Gospel will guide us as we seek and develop these gifts—helping us claim more light, avoid deception, and see the way ahead with clarity.