(Anziano Wilkinson)
Anziano Green and I had a very successful week, full of
miracles and also trials of patience. One of the miracles we saw was an
encounter with a less active man who had lost contact with the church. He saw
us and engaged a conversation, expressing a desire to come back to church. We
met with him later on and brought him a Book of Mormon and had a great lesson
with him about its importance. But on top of all this, in a great expression of
concern and care for this man, the ward members worked diligently to find him a
ride to church this Sunday because he lives too far to get himself there alone.
Truly an amazing experience and a testimony builder of the love that God has
for all of his children, even the wayward ones, and a great expression of the faith
and charity of the members here. Their examples are truly inspiring.
I've been thinking a lot about examples this week and the
impacts that they have. If there are two things that all of Christianity can
agree on, it's that Christ was the perfect example and also the best teacher. I
don't think these two qualities can be examined separately; teaching and
examples are almost inseparable, especially when the subject matter is not a
school of thought, but a way of life. Often times, the best way to teach a new
concept (or even an old one) is by example.
When we live our lives focused around the gospel of Jesus
Christ, we are examples of the joy and happiness that naturally comes from a Christ-centered
life. That joy and happiness is visible and contagious. When we live good
lives, we teach others about the joys of such a lifestyle. Our examples as
Christians and as humans in general are extremely important; so many people see
us when we don't know they are looking and our choices often influence them for
better or for worse. We should be ever mindful of our examples everyday, for we
truly do have the chance to teach and uplift by our good choices in every
moment!
I invite you all this week to take a moment and examine what
kind of example you are to others then find way to improve it! So many blessings
come when we carry with us the light that Christ carried with Him and when we
have it then others will want it too! There is no greater happiness than living
a Christ-centered life and being a Christlike example. If our goal is
happiness, then Christ is our best role model.
May you all have a fantastic week and be even more fantastic
examples! Keep choosing the right!
-Anziano Wilkinson
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