The purpose of the gospel is to transform common creatures into celestial citizens, and that requires change.
Interpretation
The gospel aims to elevate ordinary people to a higher moral and spiritual standard, necessitating personal transformation.
Dallin H. Oaks emphasizes that the essence of the gospel is to inspire and facilitate a profound transformation within individuals, turning them from mere earthly beings into enlightened spiritual citizens. This transformation requires a commitment to change, which is a fundamental aspect of personal growth and development in one's faith and character.
In practice
A motivational speech at a church gathering discussing the importance of personal growth.
Tolerance obviously requires a non-contentious manner of relating toward one another’s differences. But tolerance does not require abandoning one’s standards or one’s opinions on political or public policy choices. Tolerance is a way of reacting to diversity, not a command to insulate it from examination.
I testify of our Savior, Jesus Christ, whose teachings and example we seek to follow. He invites all of us who are heavy laden to come unto Him, to learn of Him, to follow Him, and thus to find rest to our souls.
The most powerful teaching of children is by the example of their parents.
We should refrain from anything that seems to be a final judgment of any person...the Lord alone has the capacity to judge...And, in all of this we must remember the command to forgive.
Man unquestionably has impressive powers... But after all our obedience and good works, we cannot be saved from the effects of our sins without the grace extended by the atonement of Jesus Christ... Man cannot earn his own salvation.
In order to ask with real intent or to act with full purpose of heart, we must always make an accompanying commitment.
I am only a child. Yet I know that if all the money spent on war was spent on ending poverty and finding environmental answers, what a wonderful place this would be.
Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace. If, however, they are left on society's margins, all of us will be impoverished. Let us ensure that all young people have every opportunity to participate fully in the lives of their societies.
The whole fabric of southern society must be changed, and never can it be done if this opportunity is lost. Without this, this government can never be, as it never has been, a true republic.
So people are talking about revolution. What a revolution it would be to have a woman president.
My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.
People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.
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