Elder Hale's Words

Being a More Christian Christian (Oct. 2012)

Key Doctrines and Principles:

Jesus Christ is the literal Son of God

Christian Beliefs

Difficulties and Dissapointments

Living lives of service

parables from the scriptures  

Favorite Quotes:

A Christian has faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, that He is the literal Son of God, sent by His Father to suffer for our sins in the supreme act of love we know as the Atonement.

A Christian believes that through the grace of God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, we can repent, forgive others, keep the commandments, and inherit eternal life.

The word Christian denotes taking upon us the name of Christ. We do this by being baptized and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands by those holding His priesthood authority.

For many, the call to be a Christian can seem demanding, even overwhelming. But we need not be afraid or feel inadequate. The Savior has promised that He will make us equal to His work. “Follow me,” He said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” As we follow Him, He blesses us with gifts, talents, and the strength to do His will, allowing us to go beyond our comfort zones and do things we’ve never before thought possible.

To be who Heavenly Father wants us to be, we follow Jesus Christ.

Faithful Christians will always be blessed to experience difficulties and disappointments.

 

Why It Matters: 

Being a Christian through our actions is so important in the world because others can so easily see the example we set. By following after Christ and his example he left to us, we can become better and strive for eternal life. We can develop families and be a bigger part of Heavenly Father's plan for happiness.