Gospel Doctrine: Selections from the Sermons and Writings of Joseph F. Smith
CHAPTER XV
Many Duties of Man
The Object of Man's Existence--We Deal with the Lord--Necessity for All to Accomplish their Missions--God Honors Those Who Honor Him--Qualifications of Latter-day Saints--Perfection in Our Sphere--Let Every Man Live to Bear Closest Inspection--Need of Individual Responsibility--Conquer Ourselves First--Let Us Conquer Ourselves--Charity the Greatest Principle--Look for Good; Not for Evil--Estimate Men by their Noble Deeds--Let Us Sustain One Another--Do Not Bear Malice Against One Another--Honor Yourselves and Your Neighbors--Avoid Courts--Let Us Live Our Religion--Let Us Be True to the Faith--Church Duties are Paramount--We Should Study the Gospel--Encourage Singing--Cultivate Singing--Be Free From Debt--What the Lord Requires of His Saints--Cultivate Gratitude--Back-biting--Do Not Inflict Wounds, But Heal Wounds--Use Good Language--Do Not Destroy Life Wantonly--Commencement Address--Our Main Purpose of Life--How to Love Your Neighbor--Question of Church Leaders--The Sin of Ingratitude