What is the crowning glory of man in this earth so far as his individual achievement is concerned? It is character-character developed through obedience to the laws of life as revealed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. Man's chief concern in life should not be the acquiring of gold nor fame nor material possessions. It should not be the development of physical prowess nor of intellectual strength, but his aim, the highest in life, should be the development of a Christlike character.
David O. McKay (1873 – 1970) was the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), serving from 1951 until his death. "Obedience Develops Character," Instructor, Aug. 1965, 301 as quoted in David O. McKay, “The Shape of Character: Classic Insights from President David O. McKay,” Liahona, Sep 2001, 40
No comments:
Post a Comment