All people are God's use, work , and glory!
He gives us all page and pen and waits to read our story!
Tom WellerJuly 7, 2013
My mother passed on a aphorism, Some people need to bloom where they have been planted.
Colonel LJuly 5, 2013
Sorry Bro Ashton, but the United Nations has NOT made even one "contribution to world peace!" Please itemize even one...can't be done. Their bloated gazillion-billions budget (supplied mainly by USA taxpayers) is SO wasteful & they're no longer relevant --as they need to move their HQs to Europe, & USA get out of it. We witnessed first-hand in Africa, that the LDS Church could give malaria shots for $1 each, but the UN (useless nations) was way over TEN dollars per!...as they're riddled with graft and corruption too. The humanitarian work by churches and private charities far exceed the UN. Your article was accurate on the points of so much truth / correct doctrine, faith, and goodness in other religions and good people out in the world. Just look at the many good people who voted for Prop 8 in California, but if you believe the news media, the minor LDS percentage was touted as the majority movers and shakers. Pres Hinckley also re-phrased a saying from years before, that should guide us: "Bring the good and truth that you have and allow us to add to it." (roughly, but close). We can all do better if we keep in mind Elder Whitney's teachings on this.
wardJuly 3, 2013
awsome and timely artical,now we are heading down the right road brothers and sisters all.
CarolineJuly 2, 2013
I simply cannot believe that mine is the first, and so far only, comment on this remarkable article. I have sent the link to dozens of friends and family. My daughter reminded me of an embarrassing experience she had in high school when she blurted out to a new acquaintance "You are so good, I thought you were LDS!" We simply cannot assume that because we have the fulness of the Gospel, and the Priesthood, that we have a monopoly on truth, or goodness, and that we are God's favorites. If anything the restored Gospel should make us all the more humble and grateful and ready to learn from the goodness of others. We do need one another, and we do need to help our brothers and sisters come unto Christ, while realizing that there are so many others of other faiths, or maybe even no faith at all, who can do the same for us.
Tamara WatkinsJuly 2, 2013
Thank you Brother Aston! I have often contemplated this very subject and shared this same view with members. Unfortunately, so many seem to think that unless a person is a member of the church, they are "less". It saddens me a great deal. Thank you for your inspired insights!
Bob DavisJuly 2, 2013
A refreshing reminder to all members of the Church. We need to consider these truths, especially as we endeavor to do member-missionary work. We might also consider them in the context of our wayward children who while sealed to us have chosen a different path for now, but are good people and are contributing to society.
ZellaJuly 2, 2013
Excellent article. It is true there are so many good people in the world doing so many good things. I met a group of nuns who set up schools for deaf children all over Paraguay. They were teaching them to become self sufficient for adulthood. Wonderful experience to witness this kind of goodness. Thanks for your insights.
Laura CarrollJuly 1, 2013
Thank you for this wonderful viewpoint. Too often I hear and feel an undercurrent of the "us vs them" mentality--that the LDS, alone, hold the only truth that matters. The blending of the many different efforts of the earth's inhabitants to serve one another will truly bring about a world the Lord will be pleased with.
G. EdmondsJuly 1, 2013
Yes, this is true. The LDS Church is closely associated with the Catholic Church, for instance, and partners with them in many ventures relating to marriage, abortion, the poor and needy, and religious freedom. We need our friends of other faiths.
MariaJuly 1, 2013
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For saying what I have been saying for years. Too many of our LDS fail to see this.
When the newest Pope was selected, I watched the procedure. I found it interesting and my thought was that although I am not Catholic, I think they have chosen the right man to lead 80 Million people. Their selection seemed to be based on prayer and a sincere heart. God answers sincere prayers. An LDS friend could not understand what I was saying. I told her that God would not want them to have an unrighteous man leading 80 million people and thus he answered their prayers by directing them to the man who could meet the challenges of today. It opens the door for many more to have a firm foundation for the day they encounter the missionaries or have the opportunity to hear the gospel.
Take the good from each church. Bring it with you when you find the fullness of the gospel.
Norma KimokeoJuly 1, 2013
What an incredibly eye-opening, thought-provoking and LOGICAL article!!! It ties in perfectly with our entire belief system of respecting others' religious beliefs and recognizing the good in them. Thank you for this enlightening article! I am going to print and save it for discussion.
ShaunaJuly 1, 2013
Amen! Wonderful and timely article. We are being taught to share the gospel from a feeling of love and compassion for our fellowmen. It is very apparent that our church leaders understand the principles outlined in this article and want us all to benefit individually and grow in our own faith and love for God as we share the gospel and trust Him to bring forth the"fruit" in His time and way!
Philip BakerJuly 1, 2013
Excellent perspective Warren. I have a dear friend, the Rev Wes Hartley, former General Secretary of the West Australian Conference or Churches, who has been a positive commentator of the Church's outreach as "fellow" Christians wherever he goes or serves. Yet he hasn't joined the Church for one reason or another. I personally have felt strongly that Wes Hartley was placed where he is by God.
Anyone who wishes to share his 2 reports of his visits to Salt Lake City are more than welcome to drop me a line at [email protected] - thank you again for your article. PHIL BAKER , Perth WA.
ShareeJuly 1, 2013
Well said! I have long felt the same thing. I know many people of other religions who are just as righteous (and some more so) than a lot of us Mormons. Mother Teresa could not have done what she did had she not been a Catholic nun. And look at all the televangelists (the good ones, not the ones in it for show and for all the money they can make) who bring Christ to many, One example I can think of is Robert Schuller, whose "Hour of Power" I used to watch. I never heard him teach one thing that was in conflict with our doctrines. I heard a great sermon on tithing one time. He told his listeners they should tithe to their churches (he did NOT say it should be to his church). There are a great many non-LDS people who are helping to bring people to Christ and we should be grateful to them. Thank you for this article.
eva stegebyJuly 1, 2013
I very much liked this article!
Thank you so much!
Eva Stegeby
Sweden
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Chris KiteJuly 20, 2013
All people are God's use, work , and glory! He gives us all page and pen and waits to read our story!
Tom WellerJuly 7, 2013
My mother passed on a aphorism, Some people need to bloom where they have been planted.
Colonel LJuly 5, 2013
Sorry Bro Ashton, but the United Nations has NOT made even one "contribution to world peace!" Please itemize even one...can't be done. Their bloated gazillion-billions budget (supplied mainly by USA taxpayers) is SO wasteful & they're no longer relevant --as they need to move their HQs to Europe, & USA get out of it. We witnessed first-hand in Africa, that the LDS Church could give malaria shots for $1 each, but the UN (useless nations) was way over TEN dollars per!...as they're riddled with graft and corruption too. The humanitarian work by churches and private charities far exceed the UN. Your article was accurate on the points of so much truth / correct doctrine, faith, and goodness in other religions and good people out in the world. Just look at the many good people who voted for Prop 8 in California, but if you believe the news media, the minor LDS percentage was touted as the majority movers and shakers. Pres Hinckley also re-phrased a saying from years before, that should guide us: "Bring the good and truth that you have and allow us to add to it." (roughly, but close). We can all do better if we keep in mind Elder Whitney's teachings on this.
wardJuly 3, 2013
awsome and timely artical,now we are heading down the right road brothers and sisters all.
CarolineJuly 2, 2013
I simply cannot believe that mine is the first, and so far only, comment on this remarkable article. I have sent the link to dozens of friends and family. My daughter reminded me of an embarrassing experience she had in high school when she blurted out to a new acquaintance "You are so good, I thought you were LDS!" We simply cannot assume that because we have the fulness of the Gospel, and the Priesthood, that we have a monopoly on truth, or goodness, and that we are God's favorites. If anything the restored Gospel should make us all the more humble and grateful and ready to learn from the goodness of others. We do need one another, and we do need to help our brothers and sisters come unto Christ, while realizing that there are so many others of other faiths, or maybe even no faith at all, who can do the same for us.
Tamara WatkinsJuly 2, 2013
Thank you Brother Aston! I have often contemplated this very subject and shared this same view with members. Unfortunately, so many seem to think that unless a person is a member of the church, they are "less". It saddens me a great deal. Thank you for your inspired insights!
Bob DavisJuly 2, 2013
A refreshing reminder to all members of the Church. We need to consider these truths, especially as we endeavor to do member-missionary work. We might also consider them in the context of our wayward children who while sealed to us have chosen a different path for now, but are good people and are contributing to society.
ZellaJuly 2, 2013
Excellent article. It is true there are so many good people in the world doing so many good things. I met a group of nuns who set up schools for deaf children all over Paraguay. They were teaching them to become self sufficient for adulthood. Wonderful experience to witness this kind of goodness. Thanks for your insights.
Laura CarrollJuly 1, 2013
Thank you for this wonderful viewpoint. Too often I hear and feel an undercurrent of the "us vs them" mentality--that the LDS, alone, hold the only truth that matters. The blending of the many different efforts of the earth's inhabitants to serve one another will truly bring about a world the Lord will be pleased with.
G. EdmondsJuly 1, 2013
Yes, this is true. The LDS Church is closely associated with the Catholic Church, for instance, and partners with them in many ventures relating to marriage, abortion, the poor and needy, and religious freedom. We need our friends of other faiths.
MariaJuly 1, 2013
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For saying what I have been saying for years. Too many of our LDS fail to see this. When the newest Pope was selected, I watched the procedure. I found it interesting and my thought was that although I am not Catholic, I think they have chosen the right man to lead 80 Million people. Their selection seemed to be based on prayer and a sincere heart. God answers sincere prayers. An LDS friend could not understand what I was saying. I told her that God would not want them to have an unrighteous man leading 80 million people and thus he answered their prayers by directing them to the man who could meet the challenges of today. It opens the door for many more to have a firm foundation for the day they encounter the missionaries or have the opportunity to hear the gospel. Take the good from each church. Bring it with you when you find the fullness of the gospel.
Norma KimokeoJuly 1, 2013
What an incredibly eye-opening, thought-provoking and LOGICAL article!!! It ties in perfectly with our entire belief system of respecting others' religious beliefs and recognizing the good in them. Thank you for this enlightening article! I am going to print and save it for discussion.
ShaunaJuly 1, 2013
Amen! Wonderful and timely article. We are being taught to share the gospel from a feeling of love and compassion for our fellowmen. It is very apparent that our church leaders understand the principles outlined in this article and want us all to benefit individually and grow in our own faith and love for God as we share the gospel and trust Him to bring forth the"fruit" in His time and way!
Philip BakerJuly 1, 2013
Excellent perspective Warren. I have a dear friend, the Rev Wes Hartley, former General Secretary of the West Australian Conference or Churches, who has been a positive commentator of the Church's outreach as "fellow" Christians wherever he goes or serves. Yet he hasn't joined the Church for one reason or another. I personally have felt strongly that Wes Hartley was placed where he is by God. Anyone who wishes to share his 2 reports of his visits to Salt Lake City are more than welcome to drop me a line at [email protected] - thank you again for your article. PHIL BAKER , Perth WA.
ShareeJuly 1, 2013
Well said! I have long felt the same thing. I know many people of other religions who are just as righteous (and some more so) than a lot of us Mormons. Mother Teresa could not have done what she did had she not been a Catholic nun. And look at all the televangelists (the good ones, not the ones in it for show and for all the money they can make) who bring Christ to many, One example I can think of is Robert Schuller, whose "Hour of Power" I used to watch. I never heard him teach one thing that was in conflict with our doctrines. I heard a great sermon on tithing one time. He told his listeners they should tithe to their churches (he did NOT say it should be to his church). There are a great many non-LDS people who are helping to bring people to Christ and we should be grateful to them. Thank you for this article.
eva stegebyJuly 1, 2013
I very much liked this article! Thank you so much! Eva Stegeby Sweden
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