Tiptoe Through the Tulips

 

“In 1831, the Lord gave this revelation to guide its members and, I believe, all of His children worldwide: ‘Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness; For the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves.’ In more than 38 years as an Apostle and over 30 years of professional employment, I have seen many generous efforts by organizations and persons of the kind this revelation describes as a good cause and bringing to pass much righteousness. There are uncounted examples of such humanitarian service throughout the world, beyond our own borders and beyond our common knowledge. Contemplating this, I think of the Book of Mormon prophet-king Benjamin, whose sermon included this eternal truth: ‘When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.’” – President Dallin H. Oaks