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To truly follow Christ, we must give what is required—not just what is convenient—because our blessings come with sacred responsibilities. When we recognize how much we’ve been given, our willingness to consecrate time, talents, and efforts becomes not optional, but essential.
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“For of him unto whom much is given much is required;”—Doctrine and Covenants 82:3
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“Unto whom much is given much is required’—not expected but required. That greater capacity for obedience is a necessary prerequisite for the work that we are to do in this latter day.”—David A. Bednar
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Living the Principle: Will You Give What Is Required?
- Set aside one hour each week to serve someone in need, whether through ministering visits, preparing a meal, or offering a listening ear.
- Identify one talent or resource you’ve been blessed with and find a way to use it regularly in your ward or community (e.g., teaching a class, providing rides, helping with technology).
- During your personal prayers, ask specifically how you can give what is required that day, then act on any promptings you receive without delay.
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This Day in Church History
1833: Joseph Smith presides at the laying of the cornerstone for the Kirtland Temple, the first temple completed in this dispensation.
1837: Elders Heber C. Kimball and Orson Hyde preach in the Vauxhall Chapel in Preston, England, giving the first Latter-day Saint sermon in that country.
1847: Brigham Young ascends Big Mountain, where he views the Salt Lake Valley for the first time.
1971: The Fiji Mission is organized.
1994: President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicates a monument and burial site to fifteen handcart pioneers of the Wille company who died of exposure and starvation.
What is one blessing you’ve received that inspires you to give more in return? Share with us in the comments and check back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
