This is a nice article. If everyone would follow the advice of President Oaks, this world would be a much nicer place where all can be heard. As always has been the case, however, as a follower of Christ, you must be prepared to take a lot of abuse and persecution by those who disagree with you. Don't fool yourself. Many will never be civil. It is difficult to turn the other cheek and love your enemies when they won't let up. It takes a lot of courage to be a disciple of Christ in today's world..
Chip WhitmerMarch 1, 2024
"Wherefore, confound your enemies; call upon them to meet you both in public and in private; and inasmuch as ye are faithful their shame shall be made manifest." (Doctrine and Covenants 71:7)
It is true that Jesus was kind and compassionate in ministering one-on-one to people of all backgrounds and persuasions. But he was not so kind to the corrupt political class of his day. He called them out, called them names (vipers, hypocrites, etc), and told them they were going to hell.
I'm trying to be like Jesus.
Ron IaconoFebruary 29, 2024
Thank you for such counsel. It is sorely needed by all.
Erika P.February 29, 2024
If more people would be talking to each other instead of hiding behind their computer, society would be entirely different. It used to be normal that people looked out for each other and helped when necessary. All of that is lost and hate is spilled all over the planet between people that don't even know each other.
I baked bread at home and decided to make a few more loaves and take them to four neighbors. Their thankfulness shone in their eyes and the smiles and thank you I got, made me happy. Love thy neighbor as thyself is such a great commandment and makes a society really great.
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Dave BarkerMarch 2, 2024
This is a nice article. If everyone would follow the advice of President Oaks, this world would be a much nicer place where all can be heard. As always has been the case, however, as a follower of Christ, you must be prepared to take a lot of abuse and persecution by those who disagree with you. Don't fool yourself. Many will never be civil. It is difficult to turn the other cheek and love your enemies when they won't let up. It takes a lot of courage to be a disciple of Christ in today's world..
Chip WhitmerMarch 1, 2024
"Wherefore, confound your enemies; call upon them to meet you both in public and in private; and inasmuch as ye are faithful their shame shall be made manifest." (Doctrine and Covenants 71:7) It is true that Jesus was kind and compassionate in ministering one-on-one to people of all backgrounds and persuasions. But he was not so kind to the corrupt political class of his day. He called them out, called them names (vipers, hypocrites, etc), and told them they were going to hell. I'm trying to be like Jesus.
Ron IaconoFebruary 29, 2024
Thank you for such counsel. It is sorely needed by all.
Erika P.February 29, 2024
If more people would be talking to each other instead of hiding behind their computer, society would be entirely different. It used to be normal that people looked out for each other and helped when necessary. All of that is lost and hate is spilled all over the planet between people that don't even know each other. I baked bread at home and decided to make a few more loaves and take them to four neighbors. Their thankfulness shone in their eyes and the smiles and thank you I got, made me happy. Love thy neighbor as thyself is such a great commandment and makes a society really great.
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