In gospel terms, the word stewardship designates a sacred spiritual or temporal responsibility to take care of something that belongs to God for which we are accountable… As God’s children, we have received the charge to be stewards, caretakers, and guardians of His divine creations…At the end of this mortal existence, the Master will ask us to give an account for our sacred stewardship...I pray that we will then hear His loving words whispered to our hearts: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things..."
- Gérald Caussé, Our Earthly Stewardship
Our Earth, Our Home - God Created The Earth For Us To Enjoy & Take Care Of
Matthew 25 | Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Talents | The Bible
As members of the Savior’s Church, we have made covenants with Him and have become His spiritually begotten sons and daughters. We have also been given the opportunity to labor with the Lord in inviting others to come unto Him…Our ability to help others come unto Christ or return to Christ will largely be determined by the example we set through our own personal commitment to stay on the covenant path…we can do difficult things and help others do the same, because we know in whom we can trust.
- John A. McCune, Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints
5 Things Anyone Can Do to Share the Gospel - Elder Uchtdorf
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The Savior knew pretenders would try to deceive the very elect and that many disciples would be duped. We should neither believe those who falsely claim divine sanction nor venture into metaphorical deserts or secret chambers to be taught by counterfeits...Disciples always promote believing in God, serving Him, and doing good. We will not be deceived when we seek and take counsel from trusted individuals who are themselves faithful disciples of the Savior.
- Dale G. Renlund, Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior
Deceive Me Not by Elder Stevenson
Satan wants us to be miserable as he is. And he knows that we can only have that true happiness...by deep and continuing repentance, and the making and keeping of sacred covenants offered only through God’s authorized servants.…the world might be willing to excuse our bad behavior because those around us behave badly. It is not true that the behavior of others removes our responsibility for our own. God’s standards for our behavior are unchanged whether or not others choose to rise to them.
- President Henry B. Eyring, Do Not Delay
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In the Sermon on the Mount, the Savior said, “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” If something is pure, it is not polluted or tainted by things which do not belong to it. Purity of heart is certainly one of the most important qualifications for receiving inspiration from God. While none of our hearts are perfect, the more diligently we strive to eliminate impurity, or push out things which do not belong there, the more we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit.
- Gerald N. Lund, Opening Our Hearts
We build up Zion in our homes, wards, branches, and stakes through unity, godliness, and charity…While we strive to be diligent in building up Zion, including our part in the gathering of the Lord’s elect and the redemption of the dead, we should pause to remember that it is the Lord’s work and He is doing it. He is the Lord of the vineyard, and we are His servants. Employing our admittedly imperfect efforts—our “small means”—the Lord brings about great things.
- D. Todd Christofferson, Preparing for the Lord’s Return
Many have wondered why we must face difficult challenges. We know that one reason is to provide a trial of our faith to see if we will do all the Lord has commanded. Fortunately this earth life is the perfect setting to face—and pass—these tests...If we handle these afflictions properly, they will be consecrated for our gain…many times the darkest, most dangerous tests immediately precede remarkable events and tremendous growth… Time after time we see marvelous blessings on the heels of great trials.
- Paul V. Johnson, More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us
We have been given agency, we have been given the blessings of the priesthood, and we have been given the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost for a reason. That reason is our growth and happiness in this world and eternal life in the world to come...how we choose to feel and think and act every day is the way we get on the path, and stay on it, until we reach our eternal destination…our agency is not only for us. We have the responsibility to use it in behalf of others, to lift and strengthen others in their trials and tribulations.
- Robert D. Hales, To Act for Ourselves: The Gift and Blessings of Agency
Through the Atonement of Christ the Lord, we can put off our selfish natural self and become a child of God, meek, humble, full of faith and appropriate trust. When we repent, when we confess and forsake our sins, the Lord says He remembers them no more. It is not that He forgets; rather, in a remarkable way, it seems He chooses not to remember them, nor need we...Thankfully, we can trust God’s perfect justice and perfect mercy to judge perfectly our intents and actions.
- Gerrit W. Gong, Trust Again
The love of the Father and the Son is freely given but also includes hopes and expectations…Let us remember John’s kind admonition: “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.” Indeed, His commandments are not grievous—just the opposite. They mark the path of healing, happiness, peace, and joy. Our Father and our Redeemer have blessed us with commandments, and in obeying Their commandments, we feel Their perfect love more fully and more profoundly.
- D. Todd Christofferson, The Love of God
Gratitude is a Spirit-filled principle. It opens our minds to a universe permeated with the richness of a living God. Through it, we become spiritually aware of the wonder of the smallest things, which gladden our hearts with their messages of God’s love. This grateful awareness heightens our sensitivity to divine direction...the Lord said, “Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things.” All things means just that: good things, difficult things—not just some things. He has commanded us to be grateful because He knows being grateful will make us happy.
- Bonnie D. Parkin, Gratitude: A Path to Happiness
One of the most common and important forms of worship is to gather in a consecrated space to perform acts of devotion… Most important is what we do when we gather on the Lord’s day…Devoting our Sabbaths to the Lord and His purposes is itself an act of worship. Some years ago, then-Elder Russell M. Nelson observed: “How do we hallow the Sabbath day?”…Worship on the Lord’s day is marked by a particular focus on the great atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ...For the penitent, partaking of the sacrament is the highlight of Sabbath worship.
- D. Todd Christofferson, Worship
Repentance is God’s ever-accessible gift that allows and enables us to go from failure to failure without any loss of enthusiasm. Repentance isn’t His backup plan in the event we might fail. Repentance is His plan, knowing that we will...He proffers us weekly pardon as we progress from failure to failure along the covenant path...But just how many times will He forgive us? ....“Yea, and as often as my people repent will I forgive them their trespasses against me.”
- Lynn G. Robbins, Until Seventy Times Seven
Luke 15 | Parables of Jesus: The Prodigal Son | The Bible
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One of the most sacred purposes for which the scriptures were written was to make it possible for all to know Christ. The scriptures teach and testify of Jesus Christ. They teach us much that we need to know and to do to return to the presence of the Savior.
…The scriptures should be of the greatest importance in our lives...The scriptures are spiritual food for our spirit, which is just as important as physical food for our body…The pattern is the same for individuals as it is for nations. Without searching the scriptures, they cease to know the Savior.
- L. Lionel Kendrick, Search the Scriptures
We take upon ourselves the name of Christ and always remember Him. That is imprinted upon us. The prophet Nephi declared, “We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins”. Each of us must come to our own personal testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. We then share that testimony with our family and others.
- Boyd K. Packer, The Witness
We need to ask in faith to know the will of the Lord and accept that the Lord knows what is better for us…Many times answers to prayer will not come right away. But we must have faith to continue, act in righteousness, and be persistent…The Lord will show us a little bit at a time; as we study the scriptures, the Lord will give us the answers or the necessary strength for us to get through one more day, one more week, and to try one more time.
- Ciro Schmeil, Faith to Act and Become
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Our physical bodies make possible a breadth, a depth, and an intensity of experience that simply could not be obtained in our premortal existence...there are lessons we must learn and experiences we must have, as the scriptures describe, “according to the flesh”… living the law of chastity invites some of the greatest blessings men and women can receive in mortality: appropriate spiritual confidence in the presence of family, friends, Church associates, and, ultimately, the Savior.
- David A. Bednar, We Believe in Being Chaste
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Reverence for sacred things is the greatest manifestation of a vital spiritual quality; it is a by-product of our connection to holiness and reflects our love for and proximity to our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ...Such virtue directs our thoughts, hearts, and lives toward Deity. In fact, reverence is not just an aspect of spirituality; it is the essence of it… The meaning and importance of reverence for what is sacred is well outlined throughout the scriptures.
- Ulisses Soares, Reverence for Sacred Things
MY OWN SACRED GROVE - official music video by Angie Killian
On the path of forgiveness, Jesus Christ’s atoning power can flow into our lives and begin to heal the deep crevasses of the heart and soul…The Lord has said, “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.” The Lord requires us to forgive for our own good...To all within our influence, we can offer kindness for cruelty, love for hate, gentleness for abrasiveness, safety for distress, and peace for contention.
- Kristin M. Yee, Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness
Forgiving Others: An Easter Message from President Russell M. Nelson
We are taught many small and simple things in the gospel of Jesus Christ. We need to be reminded that in total and over a significant period of time, these seemingly small things bring to pass great things…Consider the scripture study we’ve been taught to incorporate into our daily lives. Or consider the personal prayers and the kneeling family prayers that are regular practices for faithful Latter-day Saints...Though each of these practices may seem to be small and simple, over time they result in powerful spiritual uplift and growth.
- President Dallin H. Oaks, Small and Simple Things
Small and Simple Things - Dallin H Oaks
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Line Upon Line | A Children's Song About Small and Simple Means
Embrace voluntary, wholehearted obedience as part of your life...do the right things for the right reasons. The Lord, who “requireth the heart and a willing mind” and who “is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart”, knows why you go to church—whether you are present in body only or truly worshipping...Make the Church and the restored gospel your whole life, not just a part of your outward or social life...Spiritual confidence increases when you are truly striving, for the right reasons, to live a consecrated life in spite of your imperfections!
- Jörg Klebingat, Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence
"The Heart and a Willing Mind" (1999)
[W]e live in a moment of particularly strong divisions...We can be a force to lift and bless society as a whole…let us commit ourselves as members of the Lord’s Church to live righteously and be united as never before...The clarion call to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to strive to be a Zion people who are of one heart and one mind and dwell in righteousness.
- Quentin L. Cook, Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity
Have you ever wondered why we are asked to do things in God’s kingdom that feel beyond our reach?...as we participate in God’s work, we prepare ourselves and others for Christ’s return…I do not know all the Savior will ask me when I stand before Him, but perhaps one question will be “Who did you bring with you?” ...I invite...each of us to more intentionally seek...and help [all] engage in God’s work to help them prepare for Christ’s return.
- Steven D. Shumway, Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return
5 Things Anyone Can Do to Share the Gospel - Elder Uchtdorf
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I have reflected on the divine identity and importance of God’s children, the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, and the perfect love of a Father in Heaven, who knows you and me… Jesus Christ wants you to know and have a relationship with your Father in Heaven...You are His child. If you are feeling lost, if you have questions or lack wisdom, if you are struggling with your circumstances or wrestling with spiritual dissonance, turn to Him...God’s plan of happiness is all about you. You are His precious child and of great worth. He knows and loves you.
- Alan T. Phillips, God Knows and Loves You
The doctrine, principles, sacraments, and practices that the Lord established through Joseph Smith, the Prophet of the Restoration, are truly seminal…The clear and simple doctrine set forth in Doctrine and Covenants 20 is touching and compelling as it amplifies and clarifies sacred spiritual concepts. It teaches that salvation comes as Jesus Christ justifies and sanctifies repentant souls because of the Savior’s grace. It sets the stage for the preeminent role of His Atonement.
- Quentin L. Cook, Be One with Christ
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Patience is a godly attribute that can heal souls, unlock treasures of knowledge and understanding, and transform ordinary men and women into saints and angels. Patience is truly a fruit of the Spirit…Patience means to abide in faith, knowing that sometimes it is in the waiting rather than in the receiving that we grow the most. This was true in the time of the Savior. It is true in our time as well, for we are commanded in these latter days to “continue in patience until ye are perfected.”
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Continue in Patience
The music, the talks, and the testimonies have been prepared by servants of God who have sought diligently for the Holy Ghost to guide them in their preparation...True testimony will be given to the speakers. Their words may be few, but they will be carried into the heart of the humble listener who has come to the conference hungry for the good word of God…The prophets and apostles you will hear in this conference speak for the Lord. They are His servants, authorized to act for Him. He goes before His servants in the world.
- President Henry B Eyring, Where Two or Three Are Gathered
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Inspiring Short: A Rich Collection on the Prophet Joseph Smith
Teach the children that at eight years of age, when they are baptized and receive the Holy Ghost, they will be responsible for their choices. Teach them that they will be tempted, but as they listen to the still, small voice of the Holy Ghost, he will help them with their choices. We can teach the children these gospel truths and all of the truths of the plan of happiness that Heavenly Father wants his children to understand and live...
- Patricia P. Pinegar, Teach the Children
God's Truths: Even a Child Can Understand
The ideal place for…peace is within the walls of our own homes, where we have done all we can to make the Lord Jesus Christ the centerpiece… Regardless of your circumstances, you can center your home and your life on the Lord Jesus Christ, for He is the source of true peace in this life. Be certain that every decision you make, whether temporal or spiritual, is conditioned on what the Savior would have you do. When He is the center of your home, there is peace and serenity.
- Richard G. Scott, For Peace at Home
The Latter-day Saint Practice of Family Home Evening
If we are to do God’s will, if we are to be responsible to Him, we must begin by learning, understanding, accepting, and living according to His will for us...Having the desire to do what is right is not enough if we do not make sure to understand what our Father expects from us and wants us to do…the sources that allow us to learn our duty are the words of Christ that we receive through ancient and modern prophets and the personal revelation that we receive through the Holy Ghost.
- Jorge F. Zeballos, If You Will Be Responsible
Inspiring Short: 100 Percent Responsible | Lynn G. Robbins