The Devil Made Me Do It: And Five Other Lies That Satan Tries To Trap Us With

by Anthony Sweat

Although we don t use the phrase The devil made me do it, Satan has introduced other sayings that trick us into blaming others and avoid taking ownership for our actions. For example, That makes me mad! or That s just the way I am! are common sayings that are inconsistent with gospel principles. In this engaging fireside presentation, the author invites teenagers to stop making excuses and to start taking responsibility. Invitations What part of my nature do I need to seek out the Atonement of Jesus Christ to help me change? What emotions can I choose to better control? Who in my family do I need to choose to love more through service and sacrifice? What fears and doubts can I move past and act in faith so that I can accomplish the difficult things the Lord has asked me to do in my life?

Genres: Lds

Audio CD

First published May 9, 2011

About the author

Anthony Sweat is an Associate Professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University. He received a BFA in painting and drawing from the University of Utah and his MEd and PhD in curriculum and instruction from Utah State University.

Before joining the religion faculty at BYU, he worked for thirteen years with Seminaries and Institutes of Religion. Dr. Sweat is the author of several books and articles related to the teachings and history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His research centers on factors that influence effective religious education. As a practicing artist, his paintings center on religious themes, including underrepresented events in Church history. Anthony and his wife, Cindy, are the parents of seven children and reside in Springville, Utah.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this talk! Brother Sweat made the talk relatable to all ages. He would also summarize at the end of a thought and gave a challenge. Something I think good teachers do.

We listened to this as a family going and coming from our cabin during spring break. I over heard a conversation between my 10 year old and one of his friends.

My son to his friend: “Name three things that make you mad.”
Friend names three things
Son: “Those things can’t make you mad. You have to ALLOW them to make you mad. It’s your decision.”
Friend: What? ...With a lot more that I didn’t hear
Son: “You just don’t understand the world the way I do”....me...and brother Sweat!”
Friend: Who’s brother Sweat!!

I love it when I know they’ve been listening to these talks I play😊

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful reminder of the power of our moral agency. We are agents to act and not to be acted upon.

[Jenette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!! " Satan has introduced.... sayings that trick us into blaming others and avoid taking ownership for our actions. For example, "That makes me mad!" or "That's just the way I am!" are common sayings that are inconsistent with gospel principles...The author invites.... to stop making excuses and to start taking responsibility."

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great!