"Some are lost because they are different. They feel as though they don’t belong. Perhaps because they are different, they find themselves slipping away from the flock. They may look, act, think, and speak differently than those around them and that sometimes causes them to assume they don’t fit in. They conclude that they are not needed.
"Tied to this misconception is the erroneous belief that all members of the Church should look, talk, and be alike. The Lord did not people the earth with a vibrant orchestra of personalities only to value the piccolos of the world. Every instrument is precious and adds to the complex beauty of the symphony. All of Heavenly Father’s children are different in some degree, yet each has his own beautiful sound that adds depth and richness to the whole.
"This variety of creation itself is a testament of how the Lord values all His children. He does not esteem one flesh above another, but He 'inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; . . . all are alike unto God.'”--Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Conference, April 2008
Thank you to Breathez for pointing out this touching quote. See the entire article here.
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The Lord did not people the earth with a vibrant orchestra of personalities only to value the piccolos of the world.
I have to say that this quote just makes me feel so much of what I feel sometimes... the gospel is true in spite of the church, where green candles seem to be passed over a lot. And blades of grass get chopped. :) Thanks for this quote. I'm going to miss that guy.
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