President Thomas S. Monson
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Learning about others who exemplified trust in God and his teachings can help Latter-day Saints to learn the same qualities. "As they resolutely kept his commandments and trusted in him, they were blessed. When we follow their examples, we too will be similarly blessed in our day and in our time"
Among those exemplars are John the Baptist, Abraham, Job, Noah, Ruth, Nephi, Joseph Smith, and President Gordon B. Hinckley.
" . . . as we journey through mortality and face the trials and challenges of the future, may we remember the examples of these models . . . May we have the unfeigned humility of John the Baptist, the unquestioning obedience of Abraham, the unlimited patience of Job, the unwavering faith of Noah, the undeviating loyalty of Ruth, the unflagging determination of Nephi, the undaunted courage of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the unfailing optimism of President Hinckley.
"The unique qualities possessed by these men and women whom I have mentioned can be of invaluable assistance to us as we face the problems and trials which lie ahead."
And, "May we ever be guided by the Supreme Exemplar, even the son of Mary, the Savior Jesus Christ, whose very life provided a perfect model for us to follow."
Down through the generations of time, the message from Jesus to all humankind has been the same: "Come, follow me." "If we but listen, there will come the same beckoning invitation, 'Follow me.' "
