People attend conventions to hear experts offer the latest and greatest gadgets that will hopefully add to the bottom line of the attendees business.
Professionals attend continuing education so that they have the perfect knowledge of their trade. This done so that when you and I need them we have the very best.
So, it is with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We gain a testimony and want to be with others who have that same testimony. More than that we feel as the Prophet Lehi did; we wish to share with others what we have learned. Like the prophet Jacobonce he had recieved a remission of his sins his thoughts were turned to his family and friends. We are to invite all to come unto Christ (doctrine & covenants 115:6). We feel it a blessing to share that sweet message with others.
For all, the church is a place where we can feel the love of others. We feel an acceptance. We feel happy. Members of the church embrace one another and build one another.
At church all members are on different levels of learning. However the youngest can teach the oldest profound truths. That is because the spirit of the Lord is present.
We do things together and serve with each other providing opportunities for growth, enrichment and just feeling close to one another.
Why do we read posts like this? Why do we share the gospel? What motivates us to give of our time talent and all that we possess? It can be answered in one word. Christ!
Jesus Christ offers us the shelter that is the gospel. It is his Church that provides the shelter needed to wheather the wickedness that is all around us. Why go to church? Why read the scriptures? Why pray?
Each of these lead the honest in heart to a testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ.
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