Franco's Primary teacher walked her children two miles each way to afford a chocolate cake for the class.
Love and sacrifice make service sacred
Cristina B. Franco, 2018
Read the story ↗Joseph Smith-Matthew 1; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21
May 17 to May 23
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40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Matthew 25:40 ↗, the main scripture in 23 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- Matthew 25:40In the Lord’s Own Way ↗Russell M. Nelson, 1986care for the poor as a covenant duty, following the Lord's way of self-reliance and fast offerings
- Matthew 25:34-35Love Thy Neighbour ↗Ian S. Ardern, 2023Show compassion by giving what you can to lift others in need
- Mark 12:41-44Our Heartfelt All ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2022Offer the Lord your whole soul by sacrificing what holds you back and consecrating the rest.
- Matthew 25:35-40The Second Great Commandment ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2019Love your neighbor by helping others, even when it is inconvenient.
- Mark 12:41-44The Joy of Unselfish Service ↗Cristina B. Franco, 2018Serve others unselfishly, with love and sacrifice as the secret ingredient
- Matthew 25:35-36“I Was a Stranger” ↗Linda K. Burton, 2016Prayerfully reach out to serve refugees in your community as you are able.
- Matthew 25:35-40Refuge from the Storm ↗Patrick Kearon, 2016Reach out in Christlike service to refugees in your own community
- Matthew 25:34-40“Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen?” ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2015Fast and give a generous fast offering to care for the poor as the Lord does
- Matthew 25:31-40Our Personal Ministries ↗Hugo E. Martinez, 2014Serve each individual as an instrument in the Lord's hands.
- Matthew 25:40First Observe, Then Serve ↗Linda K. Burton, 2012Notice the needs of those around you, then serve them as the Savior would.
- Luke 21:3-4The Essence of Discipleship ↗Silvia H. Allred, 2011Love and serve one another, especially the poor and needy, as the essence of discipleship
- Matthew 25:40Because of Your Faith ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2010Every faithful member matters, and their quiet service deserves thanks
- Matthew 25:35-40What Have I Done for Someone Today? ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2009Ask yourself each day what you have done to help someone
- Matthew 25:40And Who Is My Neighbor? ↗H. David Burton, 2008Keep reaching out to lift neighbors in need.
- Matthew 25:40Service ↗Steven E. Snow, 2007Look for chances to serve unselfishly in every setting
- Matthew 24:6-22If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2005Prepare spiritually and temporally so you need not fear coming calamities
- Matthew 25:34-40“I Was an Hungred, and Ye Gave Me Meat” ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2004Care for the needy, members or not, as the Lord commanded
- Matthew 25:40To the Rescue ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2001Reach out in love and friendship to bring the lost back, because men can change.
- Mark 12:41-44“Out of Small Things” ↗Stephen A. West, 1999Follow Christ through small, quiet acts of love and giving.
- Luke 21:1-4“For This Cause Came I into the World” ↗Alexander B. Morrison, 1999Honor Christ's Atonement by following His example of love and service
- Matthew 25:31-46The Royal Law ↗Marion D. Hanks, 1992Follow Christ by loving and serving your neighbor as he did
- Matthew 25:40The Spirituality of Service ↗Derek A. Cuthbert, 1990Give more Christlike service, because service is how we grow spiritually and come to know the Savior.
- Matthew 25:37-40“Ye Have Done It unto Me” ↗Richard P. Lindsay, 1990Serve and minister to those in need, for doing so is serving Christ
- Matthew 25:35-40“Lord, When Saw We Thee an Hungred?” ↗Joy F. Evans, 1989Reach out with specific acts of compassion to those who suffer.
- Luke 21:1-4Windows ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1989Follow the Savior's example by seeing and serving those around you.
- Matthew 25:34-46The Royal Law of Love ↗Marion D. Hanks, 1988Love your neighbor through Christian service; it is essential, not optional
- Matthew 25:40The Lord’s Touchstone ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1986Be a good Samaritan, because how we serve others measures our love for Christ
- Matthew 25:34–40Selflessness: A Pattern for Happiness ↗H. Burke Peterson, 1985Become selfless like the Savior by noticing and serving others
- Matthew 25:40The Long Line of the Lonely ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1981Visit and serve the widowed and lonely, and teach children to do the same
- Matthew 25:40True Religion ↗Howard W. Hunter, 1978Show devotion to God by serving others and staying unspotted from the world
- Matthew 25:35-40“Go, and Do Thou Likewise” ↗Robert L. Simpson, 1973Follow the Savior by giving personal, compassionate service to those in need.
- Matthew 25:40Lost Battalions ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1971Reach out in love to rescue the lonely and isolated, following the Savior
- Matthew 25:40Nobody Said That It Would Be Easy ↗John B. Dickson, 1992Commit to serve a mission and treat challenges as chances to grow
- Matthew 25:31-40The Service That Counts ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1989Serve others, because in doing so you serve God, who remembers you
- Matthew 25:40The Greatest Brotherhood ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1977Live the priesthood brotherhood by serving and fellowshipping others.
- Matthew 24:31A New Aristocracy ↗James E. Faust, 1974Young Saints who follow the Spirit can, by example, reverse the world's moral decay.
- Luke 21:36Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2020Pray always for your family, nation and leaders, then rise and help
- Mark 12:30-31The Gift of Love ↗Rex D. Pinegar, 1978Love God and your neighbor, because He first loved you
- Matthew 25:34-40The Bridge Builder ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2003Cross the bridges of obedience, service and prayer that Christ built
- Matthew 25I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2002Accept and magnify callings wherever the Lord sends you, because service converts us
- Matthew 25:21“Some Great Thing” ↗James E. Faust, 2001Prove your love for the Savior through faithful small daily acts.
- Matthew 25:1-13Come, Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord ↗Mary Ellen W. Smoot, 1998Accept the Lord's invitation to walk in his light through preparation, talents and service.
- Matthew 25:40As Jesus Sees Us ↗Cecil O. Samuelson Jr., 1995Live as Christ asks so that he can approve of who we are
- Matthew 24:6-8The Joy of Hope Fulfilled ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1992The Lord is in control, so keep the commandments and never give up hope
- Matthew 25:14-30“But Be Ye Doers of the Word” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1977Be doers of the word by striving for excellence in every responsibility the Lord gives.
- Matthew 24:32–33“The Leaves Are Commencing to Show on the Fig Tree” ↗Bernard P. Brockbank, 1976Read the signs of the times and become a light and savior of men by sharing the gospel.
- Matthew 25:40A Personal Relationship with the Savior ↗James E. Faust, 1976Build a daily, personal relationship with the Savior through prayer, service, obedience, discipleship and scripture study.
- Matthew 24:3-4To Make a People Prepared for the Lord ↗Delbert L. Stapley, 1975Set your life and home in order and follow the prophet to be ready for the Second Coming.
- Matthew 24:26-46“Watch, That Ye May Be Ready” ↗Harold B. Lee, 1971Stand in holy places and live faithfully so you are ready when the Lord comes.
- Matthew 25:1-46Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior ↗Dale G. Renlund, 2025Follow the Savior's teachings to prepare to meet Him, and you need not fear.
- Mark 12:30The Great Commandment—Love the Lord ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1988Put God first in every part of life by loving Him above all else
- Matthew 24:14Our Commission to Take the Gospel to All the World ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1984Every young man should serve a mission, and older couples are needed too
- Matthew 25:31-46Do unto Others … ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1977Live the Golden Rule, because God will judge us as we have treated others
- Matthew 25:1-13A Time of Urgency ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1974Prepare now for the Lord's coming by adding spiritual oil through daily righteous acts
- Matthew 25:34-40Just as He Did ↗W. Christopher Waddell, 2019Minister to the one as the Savior did, because it is never too late to return
- Matthew 25:21You Are Not Alone in the Work ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2015Do your part in your calling and trust the Lord to magnify it
- Matthew 25:34-40Where Is the Pavilion? ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2012Submit to God's will and timing, and serve others, so nothing hides Him from you
- Matthew 25:40Helping Hands, Saving Hands ↗Koichi Aoyagi, 2010Be the Lord's hands by reaching out to rescue others spiritually.
- Matthew 25:14-30I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could ↗James E. Faust, 2002Develop your talents, serve willingly and follow the prophet
- Matthew 25:1-13You Are All Heaven Sent ↗James E. Faust, 2002Prepare yourselves spiritually so you are ready to answer the Lord's call to serve
- Matthew 25:21Faith and Good Works ↗Stephen D. Nadauld, 1992Anchor your life in faith in Christ and good works
- Matthew 25:34-40A Royal Priesthood ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1991Live worthy of the royal priesthood by serving and lifting others as the Savior asked
- Matthew 25:40The Lighthouse of the Lord ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1990Follow the Lord's standards for youth as a sure beacon through the dangers of life.
- Matthew 25:35-46The Quality of Eternal Life ↗William Grant Bangerter, 1988Secure a happy eternal life by following Christ through his ordinances and service
- Matthew 25:40A Provident Plan—A Precious Promise ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1986Care for the poor and live providently, following the Lord's welfare plan.
- Matthew 25:40The Joy of Service ↗F. Arthur Kay, 1985Find joy by serving selflessly, especially in the temple
- Matthew 25:40Rendering Service to Others ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1981Serve others and lighten members' burdens so the Church strengthens families
- Matthew 25:14-30Life—A Great Proving Ground ↗Franklin D. Richards, 1981Use study, prayer, work and endurance to prepare for eternal life.
- Matthew 25:40The Savior’s Touch ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1980Reach out every day so the Savior can touch others' lives through you.
- Matthew 25:21Our Earthly Stewardship ↗Gérald Caussé, 2022Care for God's creations, including all people, as a sacred stewardship
- Matthew 25:35-40Becoming a Shepherd ↗Bonnie H. Cordon, 2018Show love for Christ by ministering as a shepherd who knows, watches over and gathers His sheep.
- Matthew 25:35-40Ye Are No More Strangers ↗Gérald Caussé, 2013Make the first move to welcome and minister to anyone who comes to church.
- Matthew 25:37-40“Come, Follow Me” ↗William W. Parmley, 2003Follow Christ by loving God and showing mercy to those in need without judging them.
- Mark 12:30A Child’s Love Matured ↗Albert Choules Jr., 1994Love God and one another, especially your spouse, and never exercise unrighteous dominion at home.
- Matthew 25:35-36Spencer W. Kimball: A True Disciple of Christ ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1985Follow President Kimball's example of humble, loving discipleship
- Matthew 25:1-10Relief Society in Times of Transition ↗Barbara B. Smith, 1981Prepare yourself and reach out to sisters in their times of transition
- Matthew 25:36The Prophet and the Prison ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1980Treat every person, including the sinner and the inactive, with the respect and love President Kimball showed prisoners.
- Matthew 24:37-44Strength of the Spirit ↗Joseph Anderson, 1974Build spiritual strength by obeying God's commandments, the cement of a worthwhile life.
- Matthew 25:1-13Preparation for the Second Coming ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2004Prepare spiritually now, as if the Lord were coming tomorrow.
- Matthew 24:14Look to the Future ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1997Face the future by sharing the gospel and living its standards more fully
- Matthew 24:14The State of the Church ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1991The Church is growing and soundly managed, and its youth must stay clean to carry the work forward.
- Matthew 24:32“For I Will Lead You Along” ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 1988Watch the signs calmly, keep covenants, and trust the Lord to lead
- Matthew 24:3“The Light Shineth” ↗Marion G. Romney, 1971Follow the restored gospel, the light that will carry the faithful through the last days
- Matthew 24:11Beware of False Prophets and False Teachers ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1999Follow the Lord's authorized prophets and reject those who teach against them.
- Matthew 25:1-13Agency and Accountability ↗Victor L. Brown, 1985We are accountable for our choices, so obey promptly and prepare now.
- Matthew 24:13He That Shall Endure unto the End, the Same Shall Be Saved ↗Claudio D. Zivic, 2018Deal with the sins in your life and keep your covenants so you endure to the end.
- Matthew 25:1-13Prepared in a Manner That Never Had Been Known ↗Linda K. Burton, 2014prepare consistently, drop by drop, to receive temple blessings
- Luke 21:19Continue in Patience ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2010Be patient with others and trust the Lord's promises and timing
- Matthew 25:6–10Let Him Do It with Simplicity ↗L. Tom Perry, 2008Simplify your life by keeping the Lord's counsel on health, modesty, thrift and righteousness
- Matthew 25:1-13Stand for Truth and Righteousness ↗Ardeth G. Kapp, 1988Decide now to stand for righteousness, and keep your light filled through prayer, scriptures and obedience.
- Matthew 25:14-30The Cs of Spirituality ↗Robert E. Wells, 1978Become someone the Lord can trust
- Matthew 25:1-12Entrance into the Kingdom of God ↗Bernard P. Brockbank, 1972Prepare for eternal life by repenting, being baptized and keeping Christ's commandments.
- Matthew 25:1-13Hosanna to the Most High God ↗Ronald A. Rasband, 2023Prepare for Christ's return by filling your lamp with spiritual oil
- Matthew 25:1-13Abide the Day in Christ ↗Amy A. Wright, 2023Gather spiritual oil daily through small, simple gospel habits focused on Christ
- Matthew 25:1–30“Be Ye Prepared” ↗LeGrand Richards, 1981Become active now and prepare for the Lord's coming and eternal life
- Matthew 25:1-13Spiritually Whole in Him ↗Camille N. Johnson, 2025Choose now to be whole in Jesus Christ through faith, even before healing comes.
- Matthew 25:14-30Do Your Part with All Your Heart ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2025Practice discipleship daily and use your God-given gifts to bless others
- Matthew 24:35The Eternal Gift of Testimony ↗Kevin G. Brown, 2025Take charge of your testimony and choose to believe
- Mark 12:41-44Wholehearted ↗Michelle D. Craig, 2022Act in faith and stay wholehearted in discipleship through hard times
- Matthew 25:1-13Are You Still Willing? ↗Kevin W. Pearson, 2022Show your willingness by consistently keeping covenants and centering your life on Christ.
- Matthew 25:1-13We Will Prove Them Herewith ↗David A. Bednar, 2020Prepare now and press forward in Christ to pass the tests of mortality
- Mark 12:41-44The Heart of the Widow ↗O. Vincent Haleck, 2017Give all you can to the Lord, trusting He will supply what you lack
- Matthew 24:3-4The Trek Continues! ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2017Keep faith in every footstep on life's trek and do not be deceived.
- Matthew 25:1–13When You Save a Girl, You Save Generations ↗Mary N. Cook, 2013Stay on the covenant path and stand in holy places to bless generations
- Matthew 25:1-13Seek Learning: You Have a Work to Do ↗Mary N. Cook, 2012Seek education and spiritual knowledge now, drop by drop, to be ready for the work God has for you.
- Matthew 25:1-13Converted unto the Lord ↗David A. Bednar, 2012Know the gospel is true and also be true to it, laying down our weapons of rebellion.
- Matthew 25:1-13Your Light—a Standard to All Nations ↗James E. Faust, 2006Develop your own testimony and let Christ's light shine through daily righteous living
- Matthew 25:14-30He Trusts Us! ↗Stanley G. Ellis, 2006Honor the Lord's trust by staying worthy and using His priesthood in His way.
- Mark 12:1-10A Pattern for All ↗Merrill J. Bateman, 2005The restored gospel and Christ's intimate Atonement are meant for all people everywhere
- Matthew 25:40The Least of These ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2004Do your best and rise when you fall; the Lord's work is carried by ordinary faithful members.
- Mark 12:41-44The Law of Tithing ↗Earl C. Tingey, 2002Pay a full tithing and teach your children to do the same, trusting the Lord's promised blessings.
- Matthew 25:14-30Focus and Priorities ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2001Use time and information with focus and put the kingdom of God first
- Mark 12:41-44The Widows of Zion ↗Earl C. Tingey, 2000Care for and assist the widows in your family, ward and neighborhood.
- Matthew 25:1-13Do Not Delay ↗Henry B. Eyring, 1999Repent now, starting with humble prayer, because delay costs happiness that cannot be restored.
- Matthew 25:21The Good and Faithful Servants ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1984Be loyal, worthy priesthood holders who honor their families and the Lord.
- Mark 12:41-44Profiles of Faith ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1978Latter-day Saint youth will not falter; stand with them and stay true to the faith.
- Matthew 25:40The Sanctity of Life ↗James E. Faust, 1975Protect unborn life and honor the sacred power of creation
- Matthew 25:34Let the Spirit of Oneness Prevail ↗Joseph Fielding Smith, 1971Leaders and members should be united as one, as the Father and Son are one
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