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A thought from the scriptures

Published: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009

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"No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned." — Doctrine and Covenants 121:41-43

"Those who are called to lead in the ministry of the Master are not called to be chiefs or dictators. They are called to be good shepherds. They are to be constantly training others to take their place and become greater leaders than their teachers. A good leader expects much, inspires greatly, and sets on fire those he is called to lead," said Elder James E. Faust in the October 1980 general conference.