"Beginning with Adam, all Old Testament prophets have kept the law of sacrifice."

Sacrifice is integral to the celestial law, pointing us to the glorious sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ. The law of sacrifice sets us apart from the rest of the world. We are a covenant people, but are we truly converted to the principle of sacrifice?

"Let's discuss three ways that sacrifice can help us follow the Savior: teaching our families, giving to the poor and needy, and sharing ourselves in missionary work."

We should teach the members of our families to deny themselves. We should not saturate our children with material things.

We should give more generously to the needy. I am overwhelmed with the goodness of faithful Latter-day Saints. Many rewards come from sharing material possessions. We can all search for opportunities to share.

We see the tremendous need for senior missionaries. You can't imagine what a great good they do. "The missions of the world need you! You'll enjoy more excitement than you'll find in motor-home travel or in rocking chairs." Young people, we hope you are excited about missionary work. Last week each young woman in the church was invited to bring another into activity.

"Sacrifice is an amazing principle. As we willingly give our time and talents and all that we possess, it becomes one of our truest forms of worship . . . Brothers and sisters, I pray that by doing these things, we will become more converted to the principle of sacrifice."

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