“As humans, we have an earthbound point of view, but God sees the grand overview of the universe. He sees all creation, all of us, and is filled with hope. …let’s choose hope—hope in our Creator and in one another, fueling our ability to be better than we are right now. …Before we interact with a loved one, can we ask ourselves the question “Is what I’m about to do or say helpful or hurtful?” Our words are one of our superpowers, and family members are like human blackboards, standing in front of us saying, “Write what you think of me!” These messages, whether intentional or unintentional, should be hopeful and encouraging. Our job is not to teach someone who’s going through a rough patch that they are bad or…
“In the fifth chapter of Alma, an introspective question is posed: “Could ye say, if ye were called to die at this time, within yourselves, that ye have been sufficiently humble?”That question implies that humility is a mandatory requirement for us to be ready to return to the presence of God. We all like to think we are sufficiently humble, but some experiences in life make us realize that the natural, prideful man or woman often is very much alive within us. …when we choose not to be humble, we end up being humiliated. In Proverbs we find, “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.” In order to develop humility, we must understand what it really means in the context of the gospel. …There…
“It behooves each of us to do whatever we can in our spheres of influence to preserve the dignity and respect every son and daughter of God deserves. …we must recognize that in order to achieve this purpose, it will be required to make an individual and collective effort to act with lowliness, meekness, and long-suffering toward one another.”
“We likewise call on government, business, and educational leaders at every level to review processes, laws, and organizational attitudes regarding racism and root them out once and for all. It is past time for every one of us to elevate our conversations above divisive and polarizing rhetoric. Treating others with respect matters.”
“By living faithfully and keeping the commandments of God, one can receive additional privileges; but they are still given freely, not technically earned.”
Joseph Smith called upon the nation to work to “ameliorate the condition of all: black or white, bond or free: for the best of books says. God hath made of one blood all nations of men, for to dwell on all the face of the earth.’” (Acts 17:26) -Prophet Joseph Smith.
“By living faithfully and keeping the commandments of God, one can receive additional privileges; but they are still given freely, not technically earned.”
Joseph Smith called upon the nation to work to “ameliorate the condition of all: black or white, bond or free: for the best of books says. God hath made of one blood all nations of men, for to dwell on all the face of the earth.’” (Acts 17:26) -Prophet Joseph Smith.
“It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Martin Luther King Jr. (courtesy of www.history.com)
“...We are all connected, and we have a God-given responsibility to help make life better for those around us. We don’t have to be alike or look alike to have love for each other. We don’t even have to agree with each other to love each other. If we have any hope of reclaiming the goodwill and sense of humanity for which we yearn, it must begin with each of us, one person at a time.”
