"The what is important in our work, and we need to attend to it. But it is in the why of priesthood service that we discover the fire, passion, and power of the priesthood. The what of priesthood service teaches us what to do. The why inspires our souls.
The what informs, but the why transforms."
(Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Why of Priesthood Service," Ensign May 2012 and April Conference 2012).
"Our activities, initiatives, and plans should be inspired by and grounded upon the why of our priesthood service and not by any flashy trend or interest of the moment. Otherwise, they can distract our efforts, dilute our energy, and get us caught up in our own hobbies, spiritual or temporal, that are not at the center of discipleship." (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Why of Priesthood Service," Ensign May 2012 and April Conference 2012).
"My dear brethren, divine blessings for priesthood service are activated by our diligent efforts, our willingness to sacrifice, and our desire to do what is right. Let us be the ones to act and not be acted upon."(Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Why of Priesthood Service," Ensign May 2012 and April Conference 2012).
"We never need to feel that we are alone or unloved in the Lord’s service because we never are. We can feel the love of God. The Savior has promised angels on our left and our right to bear us up [see D&C 84:88]. And He always keeps His word." (Henry B. Eyring, "General Conference Is for You, Ensign May 2012).
"It is difficult for youth to understand how present actions will prepare them for or disqualify them from future service opportunities. … The purpose of both temporal and spiritual self-reliance is to get ourselves on higher ground so that we can lift others in need."
(Robert D. Hales, "General Conference Is for You, Ensign May 2012).
"Give children opportunities to pray, when they can pray, for each other in the circle who need blessings. Discern quickly the beginnings of discord and recognize acts of unselfish service, especially to each other. When they pray for each other and serve each other, hearts will be softened and turned to each other and to their parents."
(Henry B. Eyring, "Families Under Covenant," Ensign May 2012).
“There can be no genuine happiness separate and apart from the home. … There is no happiness without service, and there is no service greater than that which converts the home into a divine institution, and which promotes and preserves family life. … The home is what needs reforming” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith [1998], 382, 384).
"We may be relatively small in number, but as members of this Church we can reach across these widening gaps. We know the power of Christ-centered service that brings together God’s children regardless of their spiritual or their economic status." (M. Russell Ballard, "That the Lost May Be Found," Ensign May 2012 and April 2012 General Conference Report).
"By avoiding debt and saving money now, we are prepared for full-time Church service in the years to come. The purpose of both temporal and spiritual self-reliance is to get ourselves on higher ground so that we can lift others in need." (Robert D. Hales, "Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, The Temple, and Sacrifice in Service," Ensign May 2012 and April 2012 General Conference Report).
"Reactivation has always been an important part of the work of the Lord. While the rescue is a responsibility of every member, holders of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood have the responsibility to lead out in this work. After all, that is what priesthood service is all about—bringing all people to the exalting covenants; bringing peace, happiness, and self-worth."
(Richard C. Edgley, "General Conference Is for You, Ensign May 2012)."Give children opportunities to pray, when they can pray, for each other in the circle who need blessings. Discern quickly the beginnings of discord and recognize acts of unselfish service, especially to each other. When they pray for each other and serve each other, hearts will be softened and turned to each other and to their parents."
(Henry B. Eyring, "Families Under Covenant," Ensign May 2012).
“There can be no genuine happiness separate and apart from the home. … There is no happiness without service, and there is no service greater than that which converts the home into a divine institution, and which promotes and preserves family life. … The home is what needs reforming” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith [1998], 382, 384).
"We may be relatively small in number, but as members of this Church we can reach across these widening gaps. We know the power of Christ-centered service that brings together God’s children regardless of their spiritual or their economic status." (M. Russell Ballard, "That the Lost May Be Found," Ensign May 2012 and April 2012 General Conference Report).
"By avoiding debt and saving money now, we are prepared for full-time Church service in the years to come. The purpose of both temporal and spiritual self-reliance is to get ourselves on higher ground so that we can lift others in need." (Robert D. Hales, "Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, The Temple, and Sacrifice in Service," Ensign May 2012 and April 2012 General Conference Report).
"My message to the young men and women of the Church is begin now to learn in your youth the joy of service in the cause of the Master." (Thomas S. Monson, "The Joy of Service," Ensign Oct. 2009).
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