ATOMS stands for "Aaron's 'Things of My Soul'". As such, this blog is a compilation of my spiritual thoughts and insights as I study the scriptures, pray in faith, and have daily experiences. These things are the symbolic atoms that make up my life, and are personal to me. With the belief that "there hath no temptation [or experience or trial or joy] taken [me], but such as is common to man" (1 Corinthians 10:13), I post them in the hope that they bless someone, somewhere, somehow. If it be one soul, my joy is full.

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My posts are not to be taken as the official doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are a reflection of my progressive learning and growing into said doctrine, though.

Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Quality Baptisms

President Boyd K Packer gave a speech to the BYU community on the topic of Self Reliance.

Though, one of his experiences emphasised to me a particularly important principle we are to remember when performing missionary work on behalf of the Lord.

Here are his words.

If you’re in need, it is quite in order for you to turn first to your family, and then to the Church. Because of the probability that some may join the Church for the material security they think they will find here, missionaries are counseled not to emphasize the Church welfare program in their proselyting. I met an investigator once in New Hampshire who was joining the Church for just that reason. He told me how impressed he was with the welfare program and how much he wanted that security. I told him, “Yes, by all means, if you know about the welfare program, join the Church for that reason. We need all of the help we can get, and you shall be called upon continually to contribute to the welfare of others.” His enthusiasm for baptism faded immediately.
(Self Reliance, Boyd K Packer)

 President Packer desired that this curious investigator of the true church join The Church for reasons of truth and righteousness.

And so, needless to say, President Packer was content that the spirit of giving and service was communicated to this individual. Yet of course, not content that this man did not allow this Spirit to inspire and change him for the better.
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