Your life is your own, to develop or to destroy. You can blame others little and yourself almost totally if that life is not a productive, worthy, full, and abundant one.
Spencer W. KimballRead
One of the most important and rewarding ways in which we can serve our fellowmen is by living and sharing the principles of the gospel. We need to help those whom we seek to serve to know for themselves that God not only loves them but he is ever mindful of them and their needs. To teach our neighbors of the divinity of the gospel is a command reiterated by the Lord: 'It becometh every man who hath been warned to warn his neighbor' (D&C 88:81).
Interpretation
What this quote means
We can serve others by living and sharing gospel principles, fostering their understanding of God's love and mindfulness.
This quote emphasizes the importance of not only living out the principles of the gospel but also actively sharing them with others. By helping those around us to recognize that God loves them and is aware of their needs, we fulfill a vital role in their spiritual well-being. It underlines the idea that it is our duty to teach others the truths of the gospel, encouraging a sense of community and mutual support in faith.
Themes
ServiceGospelLoveCommunityTeachingFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon on community service, one might quote this to inspire members to engage in outreach programs.
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