November 26, 2010 - Priesthood holders have a calling to serve

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“Each priesthood holder . . . has a calling to serve, to put forth his best efforts in the work assigned to him. No assignment is menial in the work of the Lord, for each has eternal consequences. President John Taylor warned us, ‘If you do not magnify your callings, God will hold you responsible for those whom you might have saved had you done your duty’ (‘Discourse,’ Deseret News, Aug. 7, 1878, 2). And who of us can afford to be responsible for the delay of eternal life of a human soul? If great joy is the reward of saving one soul, then how terrible must be the remorse of those whose timid efforts have allowed a child of God to go unwarned or unaided so that he has to wait till a dependable servant of God comes along.

“The old adage is ever true: ‘Do your duty, that is best; leave unto the Lord the rest.’

“Most service given by priesthood holders is accomplished quietly, without fanfare. A friendly smile, a warm handclasp, a sincere testimony of truth can literally lift lives, change human nature, and save precious souls.”

Thomas S. Monson