![]() Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, said during the women’s session. Heavenly Father’s “beloved daughters” have a crucial role in the establishment of Zion, a people who are “of one heart and one mind,” President Henry B. “I have full spiritual confidence that, as we seek ‘union of feeling,’ we will call down the power of God to make our efforts more whole,” she said. Third, unity takes work to create, but the Lord aids those efforts. Such unity allows individuals to “be part of a collective force that changes the world for good.” ![]() Second, “Make your boat swing.” In the sport of rowing, there is something called “swing,” which only happens when “all are rowing in such perfect unison that not a single action is out of sync.” Let’s keep each other’s names safe and give the gift of mercy,” Sister Eubank said. “Let’s not judge each other or let our words bite. Whiting, a General Authority Seventy, said, “Truly, there is no other way to heal the wounds of broken relationships or of a fractured society than for each of us to more fully emulate the Prince of Peace.”Ĭiting a meeting of the newly organized Relief Society on June 9, 1842, where the Prophet Joseph Smith said, “By union of feeling we obtain pow’r with God,” Sister Sharon Eubank of the Relief Society general presidency offered suggestions on how the women of the Church can increase unity in the world.įirst, have mercy. In offering a look at how to begin a thoughtful, deliberate and intentional pursuit of becoming more like the Savior, Elder Scott D. Where others saw fishermen, sinners, or publicans, Jesus saw disciples where others saw a man possessed by devils, Jesus looked past the outward distress, acknowledged him, and healed him.”Įven amid individuals’ busy lives, they can follow the example of Jesus and see individuals - their needs, their faith, their struggle, and who they can become, Sister Craig said. “He sees individuals, their needs, and who they can become. Jesus Christ, she continued, sees people deeply. ![]() Sister Michelle Craig of the Young Women general presidency quoted columnist David Brooks, who said, “Many of our society’s great problems flow from people not feeling seen and known.” “We can, indeed, all cherish the best of our individual earthly cultures and still be full participants in the oldest culture of them all - the original, the eternal culture that comes from the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Elder Jackson said. The “greatest of all cultures” is founded on the Savior’s teachings and is available to everyone today. “But virtually all conflict and chaos would quickly fade if the world would only accept its original culture, the one we all possessed not so very long ago,” the General Authority Seventy said. Jackson noted that many of the world’s problems are a result of clashes between differing ideas and customs arising from culture. Although members and new converts often come from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, “we can be united in our love of and faith in Jesus Christ,” Elder Cook said.Įlder William K. We can achieve greater unity as we foster an atmosphere of inclusion and respect for diversity,” he said.Ĭhurch culture comes from the gospel of Jesus Christ. However, the Church “can be an oasis of unity and celebrate diversity. This is a moment of particularly strong divisions, he noted. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said there is less contention and strife in society “when people love God with all their hearts and righteously strive to become like Him.” He gave this command to love and He promises His help as we seek to obey it.” While not easy, it is possible with the help of our Lord Jesus Christ. “As I have lived for many years in different places in this nation, the Lord has taught me that it is possible to obey and seek to improve our nation’s laws and also to love our adversaries and our enemies. Loyalty to established law instead of temporary “allies,” or ideologies, is the best way to love enemies in seeking unity in diversity, President Oaks said. Individuals learn to love his or her enemy or adversary by avoiding anger or hostility, increasing in the love of Christ, and by keeping the laws of his or her country. However, as followers of Christ we must forego the anger and hatred with which political choices are debated or denounced in many settings.” “In a democratic government, we will always have differences over proposed candidates and policies.
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