4: Internal struggles impact us

In addition to outside agents that can influence us there is an internal struggle each of us face between the man of god and the natural man each of us is born with. The natural man’s influence is different for each of us but generally speaking the natural man is carnally minded, sensual/lustful, and prone to devilish vices. This internal conflict is often a major obstacle to maintaining good thoughts, feelings, and actions.  The man born of God at his core is prone to truth/light, pure love, and righteous actions/service.

3: Others influence our thoughts, feelings and actions

Man is not entirely alone in the thoughts, feelings, and actions he experiences in this life. Other agents both positive (John14:26; Hel 5:30, 46; D&C 85:6) and negative (Mosiah 3:6; 2 Nephi 28:22) can and do act upon him. Man can be acted upon for good or for ill. Sometimes man is acted upon for ill in spite of making good choices. In these cases man is still accountable for how he responds with his thoughts, feelings, and actions.