“What if all of our sins had an odor? What if we could smell
dishonesty, lust, envy, or pride? With our own weaknesses revealed, we would
hopefully be a little more considerate and careful of others and, likewise,
they with us as we make the needed changes in our lives. I actually love the
smell of tobacco in church because it indicates someone is trying to change.
They need our welcoming arms around them. President Russell M. Nelson has
wisely said, ‘One of the easiest ways to identify a true follower of Jesus
Christ is how compassionately that person treats other people.’ Paul wrote to
the Ephesians, ‘And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one
another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.’ As disciples of
Jesus Christ, we are asked to trust Heavenly Father and our Savior and not
attempt to replace Them. Jesus Christ knows everyone’s imperfections perfectly
and will judge them perfectly.” - Elder Gary B. Sabin
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