"There are many sources of power in the world. Recently we have been concerned with the shortages of some of those sources. But to me the greatest power of all is the power of love. I refer to love as proclaimed by the Savior in Matthew: 'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind' (Matthew 22:37) and 'Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.' (Matthew 22:39) The development of this power to love God and fellowmen is, to me, the greatest power that one may possess here upon the earth. The power of love is the power by which great leaders lead. The power of love is the power by which great teachers teach. The power of love is the power by which one may achieve true accomplishment." - Elder Russell M. Nelson
In a world where there is so much focus on the individual and so much emphasis on immediate gratification, Elder Nelson's words show the only way to true happiness. As we love our Father and follow His commandments, joy comes into our lives. As we learn to love and serve our neighbors, that joy increases. When the trite happiness that comes from the selfishness the world advocates is held up against the joy that comes from service and obedience, it quickly becomes evident that there is a real and lasting difference.
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