(September's Theme from the Releif Society Declaration is: Stand for Truth and Righteousness)
Dear Sisters:
"We are women of faith, virtue, vision and charity, who stand for truth and righteousness." Such a powerful statment, which is taken from our Relief Society Motto.
We should never underestimate the value of our example. In times of discouragement we may wonder if we really are making a difference in the lives of our families. Our consistent example of what is true and right will make all the difference.
Sister Sheri Dew says it so well, "We are the only ones who can show our young women and men that it is possible to live with purity in a polluted world. We are the only ones who can show them that purity is not prudish and that vulgarity is not in vogue. And we are the only ones who can show them that a woman who has the Spirit with her is radiant, and a man of God who honors the priesthood he holds is the finest example of manhood to be found."
The ability to stand by one's principles, to live with integrity and faith according to one's belief--that is what matters. That devotion to true principle--in our individual lives, in our homes and families, and in all places that we meet and influence other people--that devotion is what God is ultimately requesting of us.
Love,
Jamie, Cindy, Loree, and Kathy
