Sharing Gospel
Filed under Mormon Missionaries
Sharing the Gospel
To the whole world
One of the last commandments that Jesus Christ gave his disciples was,
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen” (Matthew 28:19-20).
This message is still in force. The Mormon Church sends missionaries out to nearly every country on the planet, but they cannot reach everyone. It is our duty as members of Christ’s Church to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
In the Doctrine and Covenants we read:
“Behold, I sent you out to testify and warn the people, and it becometh every man who hath been warned to warn his neighbor” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:81).
Once you learn the truth, you should share it with friends and family. This can be scary, but remember that it is the Lord’s message that you are sharing. Just as you felt the Spirit when the missionaries or a friend shared the message of the restored Gospel with you, so others can feel that joy and peace when they hear it.
What can I do?
There is a lot you can do! When friends and family notice the great change that has come into your life because of the Gospel, you can share with them your experiences and feelings about it. You can give them copies of the Book of Mormon and highlight passages that have special meaning to you. In the front of the book you can write your testimony of the truthfulness of this message. Invite friends to Church meetings or activities with you. Maybe someone would not feel comfortable going to worship services, but he or she might feel comfortable going to a Mormon Church picnic or coming over to your home for a family home evening with your family. One of the most important things you can do is invite your friends and family to your baptismal service. Let them know how important this is to you. At a baptismal service, they will have a wonderful chance to feel of the Spirit of the Lord.
Remember what the Apostle Paul said:
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Romans 1:16).
Some may not understand your choice and may even oppose it, but you can and should stand your ground without offending your friends. Let them know how important this is to you and how happy it has made you. Your true friends will support you and will want to know why this is so important to you.
The Mormon Church has a place on its website where you can send videos or books to friends and family. You can use this for those who live far away, but remember that a personal message from you would be even more special.
