Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Mercy

"Let us be merciful with each other. We certainly do not criticize hospital patients amid intensive care for looking pale and preoccupied. Why then those recovering from surgery on their souls? No need for us to stare; those stitches will finally come out. And in this hospital, too, it is important for everyone to remember that the hospital chart is not the patient." Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Quote Book, p. 210

"We do notice each other's weaknesses. But we should not celebrate them. Let us be grateful for the small strides that we and others make, rather than rejoice in the shortfalls. And when mistakes occur, let them become instructive, not destructive." Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Quote Book, p. 213

O Lord, help me be merciful.

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