August 2012 Ensign - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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10 Ensign LEFT: PHOTOGRAPH BY CRAIG DIMOND; RIGHT, FROM TOP: PHOTOGRAPHS BY JED A. CLARK © IRI, JEFFREY ALLRED © DESERET NEWS, © DESERET NEWS, AND CHRISTINA SMITH
THOMAS S. MONSON Answering the Call of Duty Long ago President Thomas S. Monson committed to fulfill his duty to do the work of the Lord and to follow the example of Jesus Christ. By Heidi S. Swinton President Thomas S. Monson has said many times, “I like the word duty.” He considers it “something sacred.” 1 Of fulfilling his duty as the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, he said, “I pledge my life, my strength—all that I have to offer—in serving [the Lord] and in directing the affairs of His Church in accordance with His will and by His inspiration.” 2 Known for his service to others, President Monson has given away his suits and shoes when on assignments abroad and returned home in slacks and slippers. He has made it a practice to visit friends and acquaintances who need encouragement. He has blessed countless people at hospitals and care centers, followed the prompting to make phone calls, and spoken at funerals too numerous to count. He has delivered dinners, chickens ready for roasting, and books with a tender inscription. His daily schedule as President of the Church is filled with meetings and appointments, but he always makes time for people—most often one at a time. In the annals of Church history, he will be known for his love of people and his expression of that love by giving them his time. Jesus Christ’s Example of Duty President Monson’s actions are driven by his testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. He said: “Although He came to earth as the Son of God, He humbly served those around Him. He came forth from heaven to live on earth as mortal man and to establish the kingdom of God. His glorious gospel reshaped the thinking of the world.” 3 The Savior expressed His sense of duty when He proclaimed, “I came into the world to do the will of my father” (3 Nephi 27:13). With determination and gentle kindness born of From top: President Monson emanates love for people as he shakes hands with Boy Scouts, accepts a gift (with his wife, Frances), guides a young girl at a groundbreaking, and waves to the congregation at general conference (with his wife). August 2012 11
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