“Helping the Poor and Distressed—Excerpts,” For the Strength of Youth, Nov. 2022.
Helping the Poor and Distressed
Excerpts
Much welfare and humanitarian service to our fellow beings is taught and practiced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and by us as its members. For example, we fast at the first of each month and contribute at least the equivalent of the uneaten meals to help those in need in our own congregations. The Church also makes enormous contributions for humanitarian and other services throughout the world.
Despite all that our Church does directly, most humanitarian service to the children of God worldwide is carried out by persons and organizations having no formal connection with our Church. …
The Church of Jesus Christ is committed to serving those in need, and it is also committed to cooperating with others in that effort. …
Modern revelation teaches that our Savior, Jesus Christ, is “the true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world” [Doctrine and Covenants 93:2]. By this, all the children of God are enlightened to serve Him and one another to the best of their knowledge and ability. …
… More of us should be recognizing the good done by others and supporting it as we have the time and means to do so. …
I testify of Jesus Christ, whose light and Spirit guide all of the children of God in helping the poor and distressed throughout the world.