Why would people want to join a church that requires so much of them as ours does? Because we come closer to God and we are challenged to become better.
Our daily walk with Christ leads to piece and purpose in this life.
“Sometimes we volunteer. Sometimes we are volunteered.”
The question that leads to doubt in some may build faith in others.
“I suppose the church would only be perfect if it were run by perfect people.”
To those who have separated themselves from the church I say, “my dear friends, come join together with us.”
The church is designed to nourish the imperfect and the weary.
President Uchtdorf invites everyone to come join with us whether they doubt it not and whether they have left the church, chosen not to join, or contemplated leaving. This is a big-tent organization.
Why Would Anyone Join {This} Church?
First, this Church was restored in our day by Jesus Christ Himself.…
Another reason is because the Church provides opportunities for doing good.…
A third reason why people join the Church is because walking the path of discipleship leads to precious blessings.
One might ask, “If the gospel is so wonderful, why would anyone leave?”
Sometimes we assume it is because they have been offended or lazy or sinful. Actually, it is not that simple. In fact, there is not just one reason that applies to the variety of situations.
Sometimes questions arise because we simply don’t have all the information and we just need a bit more patience. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didn’t make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction.…
And, to be perfectly frank, there have been times when members or leaders in the Church have simply made mistakes. There may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine.
I suppose the Church would be perfect only if it were run by perfect beings. God is perfect, and His doctrine is pure. But He works through us—His imperfect children—and imperfect people make mistakes.…
It is unfortunate that some have stumbled because of mistakes made by men. But in spite of this, the eternal truth of the restored gospel found in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not tarnished, diminished, or destroyed.
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters—my dear friends—please, first doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith. We must never allow doubt to hold us prisoner and keep us from the divine love, peace, and gifts that come through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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