Very few of us will ever be asked to sacrifice our lives for the Savior. We receive the talents that the Lord has given us and strive to increase them, manifold, to become even more helpful in building the Lord’s kingdom. We dedicate it to him and his holy purposes. Rather, we put it to use in the Lord’s service. “.When we consecrate something, we don’t leave it to be consumed on the altar. To sacrifice means “to give something up in favor of something more valuable,” Uchtdorf said. These two “are similar,” he said, “but not identical.” He then described the difference between sacrifice and consecration. “It means that if we want to find balance in life, and if we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to him and his gospel can’t be casual or occasional.” What does this mean for disciples of Jesus Christ? Uchtdorf asked. “Just as forward momentum keeps a bicycle balanced and upright, moving forward helps an aircraft overcome the pull of gravity and drag.” Riding a bike means learning to balance and flying an airplane requires upward lift, said apostle Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at General Conference on Sunday, April 3, 2022. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)Īpostle Dieter F.
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