Wholehearted Devotion

 

Wholehearted Devotion

These fruits of the gospel—assurance that we shall obtain eternal life, peace in this world sustained by such an assurance, and finally eternal life in the world to come—are within the reach of us all. Sometimes, however, because of our lack of understanding and appreciation of them, I am persuaded that we take too much for granted. We assume that because we are members of the Church, we shall receive as a matter of course all the blessings of the gospel. I have heard people contend that they have a claim upon them because they have been through the temple, even though they are not careful to keep the covenants they there made. I do not think this will be the case.

We might take a lesson from an account given by the Prophet of a vision of the resurrection, in which he records that one of the saddest things he had ever witnessed was the sorrow of members of the Church who came forth to a resurrection below that which they had taken for granted they would receive.

I conceive the blessings of the gospel to be of such inestimable worth that the price for them must be very exacting, and if I correctly understand what the Lord has said on the subject, it is. The price, however, is within the reach of us all, because it is not to be paid in money nor in any of this world’s goods but in righteous living. What is required is wholehearted devotion to the gospel and unreserved allegiance to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Speaking to this point, the Prophet taught “… that those who keep the commandments of the Lord and walk in his statutes to the end, are the only individuals” who shall receive the blessings.

(1940s, 1949, October, 2nd Session, Elder Marion G. Romney, ¶49–52 • CR)

pursue providing useful products and services

 

Elon Musk: "If you want to create something valuable financially, you don't pursue that. It's best to pursue providing useful products and services. If you do that, then money will come as a natural consequence, as opposed to pursuing money directly."

tell people they were right all along

 

You cannot make people change their worldview easily. It is far easier to tell people they were right all along than to convince them they were wrong. Meet people where their beliefs already are.

Seth Godin

Everything he wants

 

Warren Buffett: “I have everything I want in life.” “I could have ten houses instead of one. Would I be happier? Never. I could have ten cars instead of two. I wouldn’t be happier. That would drive me crazy.” ↓ “I could have a 400-foot yacht. But then I’d have to manage a crew of dozens. Some would steal from me. Some would fight with each other. Who knows what else would happen? If I wanted to be a ship captain, I’d have gone into a different profession.” ↓ People think wealth is having more things. But true wealth is; Not having to buy things you don’t want, Not having to work with people you don’t want, And being able to use your time as you wish. That is the essence of financial freedom. (Charlie Rose, 2009)

You don’t have to engage

Brunson regarded his critics. “There’s a lot of people that have a lot of negative stuff to say,” he said. “But when you prove them wrong, you really don’t have to say stuff to them.” 

Even on a planet consumed by friction, with a media/tech ecosystem designed to monetize public anger by rewarding rudeness and confrontation, you don’t have to return volley, you don’t have to engage. You can just…ignore it. 

“They don’t deserve it,” Brunson said. 

Wait, was that the high road? In the open air? In 2026? Jalen Brunson had offered a rare sighting of public civility. He was right. There’s power in refusing to enter the fray. 

https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/knicks-parade-nba-championship-brunson-2b74f48a?mod=hp_listc_pos1

A beautiful mosaic

Gérald Caussé

@Gerald_Causse

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6h

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are all united in faith and in our commitment to living the gospel. But unity does not mean uniformity. Our church congregations are like a beautiful mosaic—rich with diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences.    I invite each of you to find and recognize your gifts so that you can use them to bless others and move the Lord’s work forward.

https://x.com/Gerald_Causse/status/2063622306547781640?s=20

be completely honest

The pursuit of clarity, charity, and understanding...

Neil L. Andersen

@AndersenNeilL

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5h

In our day, with social media, artificial intelligence, and all the technology of our modern age, it is very easy to be misrepresented or to misrepresent the intent of others. Let us be determined to be completely honest and most generous as we speak of others.