“President Gordon B. Hinckley defined sacrifice so beautifully when he said: ‘Without sacrifice there is no true worship of God. … The Father gave his Son, and the Son gave his life, and we do not worship unless we give—give of our substance, … our time, … strength, … talent, … faith, … [and] testimonies’ (Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley [1997], 565).
Brothers and sisters, the law of sacrifice is one of the things that sets us apart from the rest of the world. We are a covenant people, blessed with opportunities to worship and to give; but are we fully converted to the principle of sacrifice? I’m reminded of the wealthy young man, taught by the Savior, who asked, ‘What do I still lack in my life?’ (see Matt. 19:20). Jesus said to him, ‘If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell [all] that thou hast … and come and follow me’ (Matt. 19:21).”
Carol B. Thomas, "Sacrifice: An Eternal Investment", Ensign, May 2001, 63
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