"His Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred unto Me
Than His Increase "
The Lord Jesus Christ knew how important it was to clearly name His Church in these latter days…The name the Savior has given to His Church tells us exactly who we are and what we believe…Let us develop the habit within our families and our Church activities and our daily interactions of making it clear that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the name by which the Lord Himself has directed that we be known.
- M. Russell Ballard, The Importance of a Name
I Belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints
When you live the standards and qualify for the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost, you can have a powerful impact in the world. Your example, even the light in your eyes, will influence others who see your “shine,” and they will want to be like you…The call to “arise and shine forth” is a call to each of you to lead the world in a mighty cause—to raise the standard...
- Elaine S. Dalton, Now is the Time to Arise and Shine!
Why does God give us commandments? Part 2
Shine Your Light So Others May See
The natural man is truly God’s enemy, because the natural man will keep God’s precious children from true and everlasting happiness... Whereas the natural man covets praise and riches, the men and women of Christ know such things are but the “drop”. Human history’s happiest irony will be that the covenant-keeping, unselfish individuals will finally receive “all that [the] Father hath”!
- Neal A. Maxwell, Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror
Seeking the Kingdom First: How to Align Your Life with God’s Will
To sacrifice means to give something up in favor of something more valuable... Throughout history, faithful Saints have sacrificed personal desires, comforts, and even their lives for the Savior. We all have things, large and small, we need to sacrifice in order to follow Jesus Christ more completely. Our sacrifices show what we truly value. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord... Very few of us will ever be asked to sacrifice our lives for the Savior. But we are all invited to consecrate our lives to Him.
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Our Heartfelt All
The Lord Loves Effort | General Conference April 2020
Why the Church of Jesus Christ Manages Its Finances So Carefully
All of us live in a world where Satan’s war against truth and against our personal happiness is becoming more intense...the loving God who allowed these tests for you also designed a sure way to pass through them...President Russell M. Nelson…described a way we might…put the Lord’s name upon our hearts to guide us through our trials. He said: “As you remember that ‘with God nothing shall be impossible’, know that [y]ou are a son or daughter created in His image, entitled through your worthiness to receive revelation to help with your righteous endeavors."
- Henry B. Eyring, Try, Try, Try
Nephi Breaks His Bow | 1 Nephi 16:18–22
These sacred funds are used in a rapidly growing church to spiritually bless individuals and families by constructing and maintaining temples and houses of worship, supporting missionary work, translating and publishing scriptures, fostering family history research, funding schools and religious education, and accomplishing many other Church purposes as directed by the Lord’s ordained servants... I testify spiritual and temporal blessings come into our lives as we live the law of tithing.
- David A. Bednar, The Windows of Heaven
What Does the Church Do With Tithing Money? | Elder David A. Bednar
Tithes and Offerings - Made Simple | Mormon Hub
The Six Main Ways the Church of Jesus Christ Uses Its Finances
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