"...if Jesus Christ were to sit down with us and ask for an accounting of our stewardship, I am not sure He would focus much on programs and statistics. What the Savior would want to know is the condition of our heart. He would want to know how we love and minister to those in our care, how we show our love to our spouse and family, and how we lighten their daily load. And the Savior would want to know how you and I grow closer to Him and to our Heavenly Father."--Elder Uchtdorf
"I am here because I desire with all my
heart to follow my Master, Jesus Christ. I yearn to do all that He asks
of me in this great cause. I hunger to be edified by the Holy Spirit and
hear the voice of God as He speaks through His ordained servants. I am
here to become a better man, to be lifted by the inspiring examples of
my brothers and sisters in Christ, and to learn how to more effectively
minister to those in need.
In short, I am here because I love my Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ."--Elder Uchtdorf
"With patience and persistence, even the smallest act of discipleship or
the tiniest ember of belief can become a blazing bonfire of a
consecrated life. In fact, that’s how most bonfires begin—as a simple
spark."--Elder Uchtdorf
"My beloved brothers in Christ, the God
of Creation, who breathed life into the universe, surely has the power
to breathe life into you. Surely He can make of you the genuine,
spiritual being of light and truth you desire to be.
God’s promises are sure and certain. We can be forgiven of our sins and cleansed from all unrighteousness.11
And if we continue to embrace and live true principles in our personal
circumstances and in our families, we will ultimately arrive at a point
where we 'hunger no more, neither thirst any more. … For the Lamb which
is in the midst of the throne shall feed [us], and shall lead [us] unto
living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from [our]
eyes.'”12--Elder Uchtdorf
"The greatest, most capable, most accomplished man who ever walked this
earth was also the most humble. He performed some of His most impressive
service in private moments, with only a few observers, whom He asked to
“tell no man” what He had done.15 When someone called Him “good,” He quickly deflected the compliment, insisting that only God is truly good.16
Clearly the praise of the world meant nothing to Him; His single
purpose was to serve His Father and “do always those things that please
him.”17 We would do well to follow the example of our Master."--Elder Uchtdorf
"What are some treasures in heaven that we can lay up for ourselves? For
starters, it will be well for us to acquire the Christlike attributes of
faith, hope, humility, and charity. We have been counseled repeatedly
to “[put] off the natural man and … [become] as a child.”5 The Savior’s admonition is for us to strive to be perfect like Him and our Heavenly Father.6"--"Where Your Treasure Is," April 2014, Elder Michael John U. Teh
"Second, we need to put more quality time
and effort into strengthening family relationships. After all, “the
family is ordained of God. It is the most important unit in time and in
eternity.”7
Third,
serving others is a hallmark of a true follower of Christ. He said, 'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren,
ye have done it unto me.'”8
"Fourth, understanding the doctrine of Christ and strengthening our
testimony is a labor that will bring real joy and satisfaction. We need
to consistently study the words of Christ as found in the scriptures and
the words of living prophets. 'For behold, the words of Christ will
tell you all things what ye should do.'”9
This is the whole story he told, as recorded by Luke:
“Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
“The
Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I
am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as
this publican.
“I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
“And
the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes
unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a
sinner.
“I tell you, this man went
down to his house justified rather than the other: for every man that
exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be
exalted.” (Luke 18:10–14.)--Elder Howard W. Hunter
This statement gives meaning to what the Savior said on another
occasion: “Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of
the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of
heaven.” (Matt. 5:20.)
"Humility is an attribute of godliness possessed by true Saints. It is
easy to understand why a proud man fails. He is content to rely upon
himself only. This is evident in those who seek social position or who
push others aside to gain position in fields of business, government,
education, sports, or other endeavors. Our genuine concern should be for
the success of others. The proud man shuts himself off from God, and when he does he no longer lives in the light. The Apostle Peter made this comment:
“Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.” (1 Pet. 5:5–6.)
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