Elder Mervyn B. Arnold
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"May each quorum, and each one of us individually, working in conjunction with the councils of the church, follow the example of our Lord and Savior 'to take . . . him that is weak . . . that he may become strong also.' "
"I am grateful" for the example of the Good Shepherd who did not give up until he had his lost sheep safely home. "Your efforts will have an eternal effect on the lives of our quorum members and their posterity for generations to come."
The Savior's example of going the extra mile to find lost sheep is evident throughout the scriptures.
"The Lord has always required that those he entrusts with his holy priesthood, including fathers, quorum leaders and quorum members, be accountable for his flocks."
Section 20 of the Doctrine and Covenants teaches many of the duties held by priesthood holders and quorum members. "The following action words and phrases underline his sense of urgency: 'watch over,' 'take the lead,' 'expound,' 'visit the house of each member,' 'pray,' 'strengthen,' 'warn,' 'send,' 'teach,' 'exhort,' 'baptize' and 'invite all to come unto Christ.' "
"I also felt the urgency in President Hinckley's voice when he stated, 'Let us, every one, resolve within ourselves to arise to a new opportunity, a new sense of responsibility, a new shouldering of obligation to assist our Father in Heaven in his glorious work of bringing to pass the immortality and eternal life of his sons and daughters throughout the Earth.' "
