“Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection (excerpts),” New Era, May 2020, 46–47.
Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection (excerpts)
The Restoration is not only for those of us who rejoice in it today. … The Restoration belongs to the world, and its message is especially urgent today. …
While our invitations are without compulsion, we hope people will find them compelling. For that to be so, I believe at least three things are required: first, your love; second, your example; and third, your use of the Book of Mormon.
Our invitations cannot be a matter of self-interest; rather, they must be an expression of selfless love. …
I introduce the second requirement for successfully sharing the message of the Restoration with this question: what is it that will make your invitation appealing to someone? Isn’t it you, the example of your life? …
… We need to understand and live the principles of the restored gospel as best we can for our invitations to be inviting. …
The third requisite is liberal use of the instrument of conversion that the Lord designed for this last gospel dispensation, the Book of Mormon. … When you share the Book of Mormon, you share the Restoration. …
The ultimate promise of the Restoration is redemption through Jesus Christ. … Because of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Restoration has meaning, our mortal lives have meaning, and ultimately our very existence has meaning.