The Plan of Salvation
Each one of us was placed on this
Earth to fulfill a different purpose. We all have distinct talents and qualities
that make it possible to fulfill our purpose. “Part of the Plan of Salvation or
the Plan of Happiness is to have the opportunity and responsibility to live in
and perpetuate family relationships. Part of our work to do is fulfilling our
roles as a son, daughter, sister, brother, husband, wife, mother, or father.” One
of my favorite scriptures reads, “For behold, this life is the time for men to
prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to
perform their labors” (Alma 34:30–32).
President
Joseph F. Smith reminded us, “To do well those things which God ordained to be
the common lot of all man-kind, is the truest greatness. To be a successful father
or a successful mother is greater than to be a successful general or a
successful statesman. One is universal and eternal greatness, the other is
ephemeral.” What matters most lasts the longest.
We
can fulfill our roles while on Earth in many different ways.
We
can fulfill our roles through…
- · Our Agency and Accountability
- · Our Gratitude
- · Our Education
- · Our Family
- · Our Friends
- · Our Decision on How we use Entertainment and Media
- · Our Language
- · Our Honesty
- · Our Service to Others
- · Our Faith
As
we fulfill our roles we fulfill our purpose on Earth. Within a marriage and
within a family we are called to serve. Family members unselfishly
serve each other. All relationships take work which leads to success.
Work while on the Earth builds a strong family foundation. Work is a blessing
from God. It is a principle of salvation.
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