Charity—a Sign of True Discipleship

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1. Alma 5:14

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   President Dallin H.

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2. Alma 5:19

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   President Dallin H.

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3. 2 Peter 1:3

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   To be the Lord’s disciples, we must intentionally imitate His thoughts and actions every day—for example, His obedience, humility, and patience.

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4. Moroni 7:46

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   Of all the many divine attributes of Jesus Christ we are to emulate, one stands preeminent and embodies all others.

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5. 1 Corinthians 13:3

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   Of all the many divine attributes of Jesus Christ we are to emulate, one stands preeminent and embodies all others.

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6. Doctrine and Covenants 18:19

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   Of all the many divine attributes of Jesus Christ we are to emulate, one stands preeminent and embodies all others.

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7. John 13:34

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   “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

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8. Acts 10:38

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   Charity is a rich concept that can be difficult to define but is easily perceived by all who are touched by it.

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9. 3 Nephi 17:3

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   First, the Savior showed charity by being compassionate.

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10. 3 Nephi 17:5

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    “And he said unto them: Behold, my bowels are filled with compassion towards you.”

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11. 3 Nephi 17:7

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    Compassion is the portion of charity that seeks to alleviate suffering.

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12. Matthew 9:36

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    Compassion is the portion of charity that seeks to alleviate suffering.

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13. Matthew 14:14

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    Compassion is the portion of charity that seeks to alleviate suffering.

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14. Mark 1:41

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    Compassion is the portion of charity that seeks to alleviate suffering.

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15. Mark 6:34

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    Compassion is the portion of charity that seeks to alleviate suffering.

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16. Matthew 25:31

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    A fellow missionary, Elder Brian Kochevar, learned of the accident and was moved by compassion.

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17. John 5:2

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    Another example of how the Savior demonstrates His love is through His observance of and ministry to the unspoken needs of others.

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18. John 8:1

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    Another example of how the Savior demonstrates His love is through His observance of and ministry to the unspoken needs of others.

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19. Mark 2:1

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    Another example of how the Savior demonstrates His love is through His observance of and ministry to the unspoken needs of others.

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20. Omni 1:26

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    Lastly, the Savior’s perfect love is focused on enabling all of God’s children to fulfill our divine potential that we may “partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption.” As we become more like our Master, our desire to help our brothers and sisters along the covenant path will naturally increase.

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21. Doctrine and Covenants 76:12

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    For instance, we can uplift and befriend those who feel offended or forgotten, help those who are new to our congregation feel welcome, or invite friends to worship with us at sacrament meeting—perhaps this coming Easter.

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22. 2 Nephi 26:24

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    For instance, we can uplift and befriend those who feel offended or forgotten, help those who are new to our congregation feel welcome, or invite friends to worship with us at sacrament meeting—perhaps this coming Easter.

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23. Deuteronomy 1

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    Two disciples, Elder and Sister Cauilan, along with three young service missionaries, heard of the Agamata family’s struggle and offered help despite having no farming experience.

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24. Isaiah 41:13

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    Brothers and sisters, discipleship of Jesus Christ is the only way to obtain enduring happiness.

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25. Moroni 7:48

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    With this assurance from our Father in Heaven in mind, I earnestly pray that we may follow President Nelson’s invitation to prioritize our discipleship.

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26. Moroni 7:47

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    With this assurance from our Father in Heaven in mind, I earnestly pray that we may follow President Nelson’s invitation to prioritize our discipleship.

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