Dallin H. Oaks -Loving Others and Living with Differences
- Love is the very essence of the gospel, and Jesus Christ is our Exemplar. His life was a legacy of love.
- We are to live in the world but not be of the world.
- For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil.
- Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand. We must not surrender our positions or our values.
- We should love all people, be good listeners, and show concern for their sincere beliefs.
- Though we may disagree, we should not be disagreeable.
- In any event, we should be persons of goodwill toward all.
- In so many relationships and circumstances in life, we must live with differences. Where vital, our side of these differences should not be denied or abandoned, but as followers of Christ we should live peacefully with others who do not share our values or accept the teachings upon which they are based.
- Ad difficult as it is to live in the turmoil surrounding us, our Savior's command to love one another as He loves us is probably our greatest challenge.
Neil L. Andersen -Joseph Smith
- Why does the Lord allow the evil speaking to chase after the good? One reason is that opposition against the things of God sends seekers of truth to their knees for answers.
- Spiritual questions deserve spiritual answers from God.
- We might remind the sincere inquirer that Internet information does not have a "truth" filter. Some information, no matter how convincing is simply not true.
- you may understandably question what you hear on the news, but you need never doubt the testimony of God's prophets.
- A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. By their fruits ye shall know them.
- You won't be of much help to others if your own faith is not securely in place.
Tad R. Callister -Parents: The Prime Gospel Teachers of Their Children
- As parents, we are to be the prime gospel teachers and examples for our children.
- God will never leave us alone. God never gives us a responsibility without offering divine aid.
Jorg Klebingat -Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence
- The adversary knows that faith in Christ--the kind of faith that produces a steady stream of tender mercies and even mighty miracles--goes hand in hand with a personal confidence that you are striving to choose the right.
- The decision to change is yours--and yours alone.
- Take responsibility for your own spiritual well-being.
- Spiritual confidence increases when you take responsibility for your own spiritual well-being by applying the Atonement of Jesus Christ daily.
- You cannot love God without also loving his commandments.
- Selective obedience brings selective blessings, and choosing something bad over something worse is still choosing wrong.
- Do the right things for the right reasons.
- Accept trials, setbacks, and "surprises" as part of your mortal experience.
- Acknowledge and face your weaknesses, but don't be immobilized by them, because some of them will be your companions until you depart this earth life.
Eduardo Gavarret -Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee
- As you strive to come to Him, you will gain the power to relieve life's burdens, whether physical or spiritual, and experience a positive inner change that will help you be happier.
- Walk with me.
- Simply knowing the truth will not change your world unless you turn knowledge into action.
Jeffrey R. Holland -Are We Not All Beggars?
- She hath done what she could.
- What we do is nothing but a drop in the ocean, but if we didn't do it, the ocean would be one drop less [than it is.]
- Rich or poor, we are to "do what we can" when others are in need.
- Although I may not be my brother's keeper, I am my brother's brother, and "because I have been given much, I too must give."
L. Tom Perry -Finding Lasting Peace and Building Eternal Families
- Men and women are shaped partly by those among whom they choose to live.
- Those to whom they look up and try to emulate also shape them.
- We must never let the noise of the world overpower and overwhelm that still, small voice.
- The most powerful teaching a child will ever receive will come from concerned and righteous fathers and mothers.
Until you next read these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!
-Sarnic Dirchi
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