On the 5th Sunday in January during the combined Relief Society and Priesthood meeting, Bishop Adams taught us some principles to help us during these uncertain economic times. The foundation for his message was President Uchtdorf’s sermon from the October 2009 Priesthood Session of conference entitled, “Two Principles for Any Economy”.
The first principle: Work- “How the Lord loves the laborer! He said, ‘In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread,’ and ‘the laborer is worthy of his hire.’ He also gave this promise: “Thrust in your sickle with all your soul, and your sins are forgiven you.’...The Lord doesn’t expect us to work harder than we are able. He doesn’t (nor should we) compare our efforts to those of others. Our Heavenly Father asks only that we do the best we can – that we work according to our full capacity, however great or small that may be.”
The second principle: Learn- Pres Uchtdorf taught us: “For members of the Church, education is not merely a good idea – it’s a commandment...Strive to increase your knowledge of all that is ‘virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy.’ Seek knowledge ‘by study and also by faith.’ Seek with a humble heart and contrite spirit.” He further counseled us to, “not neglect the fountain of revelation. The scriptures and the words of modern-day apostles and prophets are the sources of wisdom, divine knowledge, and personal revelation to help us find answers to all the challenges in life.”
As we learn to Work and work to Learn we can fortify ourselves to overcome whatever may cross our path to eternal life! Of this I bear testimony in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
-- Bro. Brad Anderson, 1st Counselor.
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