RS Mini Lesson—-June 17, 2018
"Small and Simple Things"
by President Dallin H. Oaks
Discussion Leader: Barbara Janke
“We need to be reminded that in total and over a significant period of time, seemingly small things bring to pass great things. ”
President Howard W. Hunter taught that “frequently it is the commonplace tasks … that have the greatest positive effect on the lives of others, as compared with the things that the world so often relates to greatness.”
After reciting a seemingly small event that had great consequences, Nephi wrote, “And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things” (1 Nephi 16:29).
“Even small acts of disobedience or minor failures to follow righteous practices can draw us down toward an outcome we have been warned to avoid.”
President M. Russell Ballard described “how small and simple things can be negative and destructive to a person’s salvation.” He taught: “Like weak fibers that form a yarn, then a strand, and finally a rope, these small things combined together can become too strong to be broken. We must ever be aware of the power that the small and simple things can have in building spirituality,” he said. “At the same time, we must be aware that Satan will use small and simple things to lead us into despair and misery.”
Weekly Challenge: Look for evidence of the small and simple things in your life this week. Determine if they are positive or negative and make any necessary changes to help them grow or eradicate them from your life.
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