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(11/10/03)
"In every big city, we have those who are beaten down and left by the
roadside—those who are homeless, destitute, hungry, and sick. Some say
that by giving them money we only support their habit of drug or alcohol
addiction, thus enabling them to continue a lifestyle they have chosen. It
is so easy to judge these individuals and, like Job's friends, speculate
about all the mistakes they have made in their lives that brought this great
misery upon them (see Job 22;
Mosiah 4:17). Before
we pass by like the Levite and the priest, however, let us consider the
admonition of the Savior to "Come, follow me." Remember that the
Savior was homeless, had only the clothes on His back, and was often hungry.
What would He do? There is no question what He would do. He would show mercy
and minister unto them. There are many ways to help the homeless, including
the contribution of time, goods, and money to humanitarian groups, soup
kitchens, or agencies that deal with these problems. Nevertheless, it seems
to me that we must also show mercy unto them." — William W. Parmley,
"Come,
Follow Me," General Conference, 5 October 2003
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