President Russell M. Nelson discusses the importance of being peacemakers in society and laying aside hostility. He emphasizes treating others with kindness, compassion, and understanding, promoting peace and unity through love. The podcast explores the significance of inclusiveness in the gospel and encourages listeners to become peacemakers by following the example of Jesus Christ.
President Russell M. Nelson calls on disciples of Jesus Christ to be peacemakers, exemplifying compassionate treatment of others in the face of differences of opinion.
Nelson emphasizes that contention is evil and aligning oneself with it is incompatible with serving God; he urges individuals to choose reconciliation and become peacemakers.
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Importance of being peacemakers
President Russell M. Nelson emphasizes the importance of being peacemakers in a world filled with contention and polarization. He expresses concern over the lack of civility, decency, and respect for others in public discourse. Nelson urges disciples of Jesus Christ to exemplify compassionate treatment of others, even in the face of differences of opinion. He reminds listeners of the Savior's teachings to turn the other cheek, love enemies, and love one another as He loved his disciples.
Contention as evil and peacemaking as a choice
Nelson highlights contention as evil, stating that those who foster contention align themselves with Satan. He emphasizes that serving God and supporting contention are incompatible. Nelson calls on individuals to recognize the significance of their interactions with others, both in personal and online settings. He encourages communication that focuses on virtuous, lovely, and praiseworthy aspects of others, rather than judgment or condemnation. Nelson asserts that contention is a choice, and he urges listeners to choose reconciliation and become peacemakers.
Charity and the pure love of Christ
Nelson asserts that charity, the pure love of Christ, is the antidote to contention. He describes charity as the characteristic that defines a peacemaker. Nelson highlights the importance of humility, empathy, and understanding in demonstrating charity. He encourages individuals to have dignified dialogues, bear one another's burdens, and stand as witnesses of God. The temple is portrayed as a source of power to overcome contention, and the act of healing misunderstandings and refusing to take offense is seen as a rebuke to the adversary. Nelson invites all to become a true light, exemplifying a peaceful and respectful approach to resolving differences.
President Nelson invites us to examine our hearts and lay aside anything that prevents us from being peacemakers, a role for true disciples of Jesus Christ—especially when under fire.
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