Self-Reliance Resources – What is Self-Reliance
From the Church Handbook 22.0:
Members of the Church covenant to “bear one another’s burdens, … mourn with those that mourn … , and comfort those that stand in need of comfort” (Mosiah 18:8–9). Caring for those who have temporal needs is part of the work of salvation and exaltation (see 1.2). This responsibility applies to all members of the Church as they minister to one another.
Church members are also counseled to strengthen their own self-reliance through diligent work and with the help of the Lord. Self-reliance is the ability, commitment, and effort to provide the spiritual and temporal necessities of life for self and family. As members become more self-reliant, they are also better able to serve others.
We build self-reliance in the following ways:
• Develop spiritual, physical, and emotional strength.
• Gain education and employment.
• Improve temporal preparedness.
Whether for yourself and your family or as you serve your fellow brothers and sisters, we can all do something more to build self-reliance in our wards and stake.
To get some ideas and assistance, visit the Church’s website for self-reliance – https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/self-reliance?lang=eng and the Life Help section – https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/topics/families-and-individuals/lifes-challenges/hope-and-help?lang=eng
Contact your ward Self-Reliance Specialist, or myself, for more information. If you have any other questions or concerns, please let me know.
The Lord has declared, “It is my purpose to provide for my saints” (D&C 104:15).
Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Group Coordinator
330-430-9912 diane.burgoon@yahoo.com
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