Writings
Scott is a regular discussant at Church Educational System firesides and at general conferences of the church. In these settings he is known "for delivering compassionate talks ... looking directly into the camera, and pleading for repentance and improvements in the lives of members. He emphasizes the Savior's compassion and willingness to forgive past transgressions, and pleads for members to repent and move on with their lives."
In 2007, Scott wrote Finding Peace, Happiness and Joy, his first book written as an apostle. It carries on many themes from his talks such as repentance and finding happiness through the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Some of his more memorable speeches delivered in General Conference are:
- Scott, Richard G. (May 2008), "To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse", Ensign (LDS Church), http://lds.org/ensign/2008/05/to-heal-the-shattering-consequences-of-abuse?lang=eng
- —— (November 2007), "Truth: The Foundation of Correct Decisions", Ensign (LDS Church), http://lds.org/ensign/2007/11/truth-the-foundation-of-correct-decisions?lang=eng
- —— (May 1997), "Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer", Ensign (LDS Church), http://lds.org/ensign/1997/05/jesus-christ-our-redeemer?lang=eng
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