Bring Souls Unto Me

Elder's Quorum Lesson 7-26-09

"Bring Souls unto Me"
Elder L. Tom Perry- Ensign, May 2009

Today's lesson had plenty of good discussion. I encourage all to read this talk again if you haven't already. Elder Perry dicusses the importance of member missionary work. I particularly enjoyed the comments that were discussed today in quorum concering the importance of "warning your neighbor." Bro. Jon F. asked, "who is our neighbor?" We could easily say that our neighbors are the people that we live next door to. Though this is correct and may be just the people we want to warn. But like any question asked by Jon, It seemed there was a bit more depth to his question. I would like for all of us to think about Jon's question again. Think about those we associate with, who we live by, and maybe even are own family members. Ask yourself, "How can I be a better member missionary?"

Bro. Rick P. suggested after reading D&C 123:11-15 it made him think of the word "EDUCATE" in place of the word "WARN." The use of good information when "educating" your neighbor is key to good missionary work. Elder Perry also references D&C 33:7-10 which encoruages us to "open our mouths." So my challenge in quorum was to answer Elder Perry's question ourselves by writing down "What would each of us say if we had to open our mouths 3 times?" I found by writing these 3 (or more) things out on a piece of paper will help me be more prepared when the time comes to open my mouth. I suggest you read and then re-read this portion of Elder Perry's talk.

I once again appreciated the opportunity to prepare this lesson. I hope by reading through this talk all of you can feel the spirit as I did during the prep of my lesson. Thanks to all who participated in today's discussion.

Sincerely, Rob S.