"The Lord has given us prophets to guide and direct us. We have been promised that if we follow the counsels of the prophets and apostles we will avoid unnecessary pain and eventually gain eternal happiness." I definitely believe it. This blog will be a compilation of quotes from the prophets, on specific topics, that will help govern a life.
Humility is Not Beating Yourself Up
"Some suppose that humility is about beating ourselves up. Humility does not mean convincing ourselves that we are worthless, meaningless, or of little value. Nor does it mean denying or withholding the talents God has given us. We don‘t discover humility by thinking less of ourselves; we discover humility by thinking less about ourselves. It comes as we go about our work with an attitude of serving God and our fellowman.
Humility directs our attention and love toward others and to Heavenly Father‘s purposes. Pride does the opposite. Pride draws its energy and strength from the deep wells of selfishness. The moment we stop obsessing with ourselves and lose ourselves in service, our pride diminishes and begins to die."
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Pride and the Priesthood, October 2010
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