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Elder Cree-L Kofford

Quorums of the Seventy
Published: Sunday, April 4, 1999

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A loving Heavenly Father has placed figurative lines on the ground to protect his children from Lucifer's army.

"Have you noticed how easy it is to cross over the line and find fault with other people?"

It would be a blessing if the names of church members were safe in the homes of others.

"When we deal with the name and reputation of another, we deal with something sacred in the sight of the Lord."

Some would be horrified at the thought of stealing money or property from another but would not give a second thought to stealing another's good name or reputation.

The old adage "Never judge another man until you have walked a mile in his footsteps" is still good advice.

"Cease to speak evil one of another," said the Lord.

How can people say they love their fellowmen when behind their backs "you seek to diminish his good name and reputation"?

How can people say they love God when they cannot love their neighbor?