2020
Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity (excerpts)
November 2020


“Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity (excerpts),” New Era, November 2020, 42–43.

Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity (excerpts)

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We are all children of our Father in Heaven, and we worship Him and His Son, Jesus Christ, who is our Savior. Our desire is that our hearts and minds will be knit in righteousness and unity and we will be one with Them. …

Righteousness is a broad, comprehensive term but most certainly includes living God’s commandments.  …

Unity is also a broad, comprehensive term but most certainly exemplifies the first and second great commandments to love God and love our fellowmen. …

… We live in a moment of particularly strong divisions. However, the millions who have accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ have committed themselves to achieving both righteousness and unity. We are all aware that we can do better, and that is our challenge in this day. …

With our all-inclusive doctrine, we can be an oasis of unity and celebrate diversity. Unity and diversity are not opposites. We can achieve greater unity as we foster an atmosphere of inclusion and respect for diversity. …

The Savior’s ministry and message have consistently declared all races and colors are children of God. We are all brothers and sisters. …

Our Church culture comes from the gospel of Jesus Christ. …

The clarion call to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to strive to be a Zion people who are of one heart and one mind and dwell in righteousness.