President Uchtdorf quote

As we extend our hands and hearts toward others in Christlike love, something wonderful happens to us. Our own spirits become healed, more refined, and stronger. We become happier, more peaceful, and more receptive to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit.

"You Are My Hands" Dieter F. Uchtdorf General Conference April 2010

President Eyring quote

Draw your family into the work with you so that they can learn to care for each other as they care for others. Your sons and daughters who work with you to serve others in need will be more likely to help each other when they are in need.

"Opportunities to Do Good" Henry B. Eyring General Conference April 2011

Elder Christofferson quote

While the most important aspects of redemption have to do with repentance and forgiveness, there is a very significant temporal aspect as well. . . This kind of redemptive work means helping people with their problems. It means befriending the poor and the weak, alleviating suffering, righting wrongs, defending truth, strengthening the rising generation, and achieving security and happiness at home.  

Much of our redemptive work on earth is to help others grow and achieve their just hopes and aspirations.

"Redemption" D. Todd Christofferson General Conference April 2013

President Monson quote

My brothers and sisters, we are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness—be they family members, friends, acquaintances, or strangers. We are the Lord’s hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us.

"What Have I Done for Someone Today?" Thomas S. Monson General Conference October 2009

President Monson quote

The Savior taught His disciples, “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.”

I believe the Savior is telling us that unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives. Those who live only for themselves eventually shrivel up and figuratively lose their lives, while those who lose themselves in service to others grow and flourish—and in effect save their lives.

"What Have I Done for Someone Today?" Thomas S. Monson General Conference October 2009

 

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"Waiting on the Road to Damascus" Dieter F. Uchtdorf General Conference April 2011

Elder Ballard quote

In all of our service, we need to be sensitive to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. The still, small voice will let us know who needs our help and what we can do to help them.

"Finding Joy Through Loving Service" Elder Ballard General Conference April 2011

President Monson quote

Now, some of you may be shy by nature, perhaps feeling yourselves inadequate to respond affirmatively to a calling. Remember that this work is not yours and mine alone. It is the Lord’s work, and when we are on the Lord’s errand, brethren, we are entitled to the Lord’s help. Remember that the Lord will shape the back to bear the burden placed upon it. . .To all who willingly respond to the sacred call of service comes the promise: “I, the Lord, am merciful and gracious unto those who fear me, and delight to honor those who serve me in righteousness and in truth unto the end.

“Great shall be their reward and eternal shall be their glory.” (D & C 76:5-6)

"The Sacred Call of Service" Thomas S. Monson General Conference April 2005

M. Russell Ballard Quote

It is only when we love God and Christ with all of our hearts, souls, and minds that we are able to share this love with our neighbors through acts of kindness and service—the way that the Savior would love and serve all of us if He were among us today.

When this pure love of Christ—or charity—envelops us, we think, feel, and act more like Heavenly Father and Jesus would think, feel, and act. Our motivation and heartfelt desire are like unto that of the Savior. . .

The love the Savior described is an active love. It is not manifested through large and heroic deeds but rather through simple acts of kindness and service.

"Finding Joy through Loving Service" M. Russell Ballard General Conference April 2011

Dallin H. Oaks quote

Hundreds of thousands of faithful members participate in the unselfish service we call “temple work,” which has no motive other than love and service for our fellowmen, living and dead. The same unselfish service is given by legions of officers and teachers in our stakes and wards and branches. All are uncompensated in worldly terms but committed to Christlike service to their fellowmen.

"Unselfish Service" Dallin H. Oaks General Conference April 2009