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(1/19/01)
"Jesus always sought the welfare of
the individual; and individuals, grouped and laboring for the mutual
welfare of the whole in conformity with the principles of the
gospel, constitute the kingdom of God. Many of the choicest truths
of the gospel were given in conversations with individuals when
Jesus was on the earth. It was while Jesus talked with Nicodemus
that he gave us the message relative to baptism and of being 'born
again.' From the conversation with the woman of Samaria, we have
disclosed the truth that they who worship God must worship him 'in
spirit and in truth.' From Jesus' conversation with Mary and Martha,
we hear the divine declaration, 'I am the resurrection and the life:
he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:...'
(John 11:25.)
"Jesus' regard for the personality was supreme!
"To the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
the worth of the individual has special meaning. Quorums,
auxiliaries, wards, stakes, even the Church itself, are all
organized to further the welfare of man. All are but a means to an
end, and that end is the happiness and eternal value of every child
of God." - David O. McKay, "Conference Report," October 1962,
First Day--Morning Meeting, p.7-8
11/9/09
“Peace
comes from within; peace is myself, if I am a truly peaceful man.
The very essence of me must be the spirit of peace. Individuals make
up the community, and the nation–an old enough doctrine, which we
often overlook–and the only way to build a peaceful community is to
build men and women who are lovers and makers of peace. Each
individual, by that doctrine of Christ and His Church, holds in his
own hands the peace of the world.” - John
A. Widtsoe, “Conference Report,” October 1943, Afternoon Meeting,
p. 113
8/20/12
The Savior’s analogy of the lost sheep vividly portrays the concern he
has for all, but especially those that might stray. The Savior’s
mission is to try to save all. The shepherd leaves the ninety-and-nine
pastured safely and goes into the mountains to seek that one that has
strayed. “When he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders,
rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends
and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my
sheep which was lost.” (Luke 15:5–6.) Can’t you somehow feel the
Savior’s concern to account for everyone. - David B. Haight, "Feed
the Flock," Ensign (CR) May 1975
5/20/15
Faithful servants nourish by focusing on the individual. God
loves us one by one. How eloquently the Savior taught that
lesson in the masterful parable of the lost sheep found in Luke
15. The parable tells of a shepherd who was prepared to leave
the main flock of sheep—the ninety and nine—and go out into the
wilderness in search of the one straggler which was lost. - Alexander
B. Morrison, "Nourish the Flock of Christ," Ensign (CR), May
1992, p. 13
6/7/15
All individuals are what they are and where they are by a
composite of choices that direct their lives each day. The
responsibility of directing is not only for our own lives,
but also for others who may be looking for the light. As we
build a seaworthy ship and then sail a true course, many
sails will navigate safely through troubled waters into the
peaceful harbor because of the unflickering light radiating
from the bow of our craft. - Ardeth
Greene Kapp, "My Neighbor, My Sister, My Friend," p.
81