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Here is 1 invitation from general conference, + a recent quote from an apostle, and 1 teaching from the prophet…
1 invitation from general conference
When we consider the character of the Savior, we tend to focus immediately on His attributes, such as virtue, integrity, humility, compassion, and courage, but we should also consider, What is it in Jesus that gives rise to such character traits? I believe they are the natural fruit of the thoughts, desires, and intents of His heart. Christlike character grows out of a Christlike heart. Thus, if we are to succeed in developing a Christlike character, we must possess His motivations—His thoughts, desires, and intents of the heart. For us, it will require what the scriptures call a mighty change of heart.
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+ a recent quote from an apostle
We are very, very thankful for what you're doing to share the gospel. And it's very, very important here. But more important than that is we care about you and who you will be as you live your whole lives. … We care about you sharing the gospel, helping others. But we also care very much, we who are in the Quorum of the Twelve, the First Presidency, what becomes of you in all those years after you're a missionary. What is going to become of your life?
Remember those words of the Savior as He prepared for Gethsemane and the Crucifixion? He was there with His apostles, and He said, "This is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent." You want to build your faith in Him. And I give you my sure witness that I know He lives, and it has changed my life. It's changing your life.
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1 teaching from the prophet
The Church in its divine mission and we in our personal lives seem to face increasing opposition today. Perhaps as the Church grows in strength and we members grow in faith and obedience, Satan increases the strength of his opposition so we will continue to have "opposition in all things."
Some of this opposition even comes from Church members. Some who use personal reasoning or wisdom to resist prophetic direction give themselves a label borrowed from elected bodies—"the loyal opposition." However appropriate for a democracy, there is no warrant for this concept in the government of God's kingdom, where questions are honored but opposition is not (see Matthew 26:24).
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