"Seek ye not the things of this world but seek ye first to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish his righteousness." JST, Matthew 6:38A
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"Personal prayer, study, and pondering are vital to building the kingdom within our own souls. It is in quiet moments of contemplation and communion with the Almighty that we come to know and love Him as our Father" Elder Bruce D. Porter
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"Church acitivity will provide an anchor for you like nothing else on earth, for it will give you the opportunity to discover for yourself the real meaning of happiness. It will assure you that, no matter where you go, you belong." Elder Robert L. Backman
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"And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the servie of you fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God." Mosiah 2:17
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"Every member can give his time and talents freely to the building up of the kingdom of God upon the earth. No member of the Church should miss this opportunity to exercise his faith and feel the spirit that comes from humble sacrifice. Seeing the great good that the Saints in South America do with their meager means helps me realize how much more many of us in other parts of the world could do. We should never forget the Saviour's teaching: 'Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required' (Luke 12:48)" Elder M. Russel Ballard.
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"As we invest our time, talents, and means to build Zion, our hearts are purified, our wisdom increases, celestial habits begin to form, and the Holy Spirit prepares us to receive the presence of the Father and the Son. By thrusting in our sickles, we reap a double portion- four ourselves and for the kingdom." Elder Dale. E. Miller
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"Service changes people. It refines, purifies, gives finer perspective, and brings out the best in each of us." Elder Derek A. Cuthbert
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"Service helps us establish a righteous tradition..Service helps us overcome selfishness and sin..Service helps us generate love and appreciation. We come to know people by serving them- their circumstances, their challenges, their hopes and aspirations... Service is the principal way of showing gratitude to the Savior..Service channels our desires and energies into righteous activity.. Service helps us cleanse ourselves and become purified and sanctified.. Righteous service brings us nearer to Christ. increases our spirituality, and brings others likewise. Such service is helping to prepare a people worthy, in the Lord's due time, to redeem Zion. " Elder Derek A. Cuthbert
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"Brothers and Sisters, thrusting in our sickles to help build the Lords Kingdom should be the prime focus of our lives. It seems reasonable to suggest that we each agreed to that in our premortal life. They key decisions pertaining to education, career, marriage, and the very use of our time, talent, and means should prayerfully hinge on how best we serve the Master, building His Kingdom and becoming perfected in Him." Elder Dale E. Miller.
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-Kiri
