The Law of the Fast: A Personal Responsibility to Care for the Poor and Needy

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1. Deuteronomy 15:11

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   “For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in

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2. Isaiah 58:6

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   “Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house?

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3. Isaiah 58:8

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   “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought.”

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4. 1 Samuel 28

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   President Monson has said, “Those bishops who organize their Aaronic Priesthood quorums to participate in the collection of fast offerings will find increased success in this sacred responsibility.”

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5. 3 Nephi 27:27

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   In chapter 27 of 3 Nephi, the risen Lord asked, “What manner of men ought ye to be?” He responded, “Even as I am.” As we take upon ourselves the name of Christ and strive to follow Him, we will receive His image in our countenance and become more like Him.

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6. Song of Solomon 5

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   A Category 5 super typhoon, Haiyan left in its wake extensive destruction and suffering.

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1. Jesus the Christ

   Chapter 42: Jesus the Christ to Return

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   • 3 Nephi 27:27

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     The coming of Christ in the last days, accompanied by the apostles of oldg and by the resurrected saints, is to mark the establishment of the Kingdom of Heaven upon earth.