Visiting
Teaching, a Work of Salvation
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Visiting teaching gives women the opportunity to watch over,
strengthen, and teach one another—it is truly a work of salvation. Through
visiting teaching, sisters minister in behalf of the Savior and help prepare
women for the blessings of eternal life.
“We are ‘to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite
[others] to come unto Christ’ (D&C
20:59), as the Lord said in his revelations,” said President Spencer W.
Kimball (1895–1985). Further, he said, “Your testimony is a terrific medium.”1
When we as visiting teachers increase our knowledge of gospel
truths, our testimonies strengthen and support sisters who are preparing to be
baptized and confirmed. We help new members become anchored in the gospel. Our
visits and love help “win back those who have gone astray [and] warm up the
hearts of those who have grown cold in the gospel.”2 And we
encourage sisters to come unto Christ through temple attendance.
“You are going to save souls,” said President Kimball to
visiting teachers, “and who can tell but that many of the fine active people in
the Church today are active because you were in their homes and gave them a new
outlook, a new vision. You pulled back the curtain. You extended their
horizons. …
From
the Scriptures
From
Our History
When the Prophet Joseph
Smith organized the Relief Society, he said that the women were not only to
look after the poor but also to save souls. He also taught that women in the
Church play essential roles in Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation.4 Guided by
the principles taught by the Prophet Joseph Smith,
we as sisters in Relief Society can work together to prepare women and their
families for God’s greatest blessings.
“Let us have compassion upon each other,” said President Brigham
Young (1801–77), “and let [those who are] strong tenderly nurse the weak into
strength, and let those who can see guide the blind until they can see the way
for themselves.”5
For more information, go to reliefsociety.lds.org.
What
Can I Do?
1.
How does Relief Society prepare me for the blessings of eternal
life?
2.
What can I do to increase the faith of those I watch over?
“To Save Souls”
cji
12/01/12
Calling out for all
to hear
teaching a correct
principle
helping another to
learn
the Spirit able to
discern;
To save souls each to
learn
in sincerity to have
concern
our amour to be
invincible
allowing wisdom
clear!
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