Generally, people are motivated to act by 1 of 3 things: 1. Consequences - either good (reward) or bad (punishment) 2. Duty 3. Love I think as our motives for doing righteous works come from the love we have for our Savior and the love we have for our fellow men, it will have a more lasting effect.
I'm not sure we can change the sequence of those 3 things either. Goes right along with Elder Oaks' talk of "Good, Better, Best." What is the motive for the things we do, whether good, or bad, or just idle.
When I think of holding true to my standards in the face of temptation, I find the greatest strength comes from staying close to the Savior. But admittedly, I'm not always at that level. I still make it through many of those moments simply knowing the consequences or knowing what my rightful duty is. Maybe someday.
Generally, people are motivated to act by 1 of 3 things:
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2. Duty
3. Love
I think as our motives for doing righteous works come from the love we have for our Savior and the love we have for our fellow men, it will have a more lasting effect.
I'm not sure we can change the sequence of those 3 things either. Goes right along with Elder Oaks' talk of "Good, Better, Best." What is the motive for the things we do, whether good, or bad, or just idle.
DeleteWhen I think of holding true to my standards in the face of temptation, I find the greatest strength comes from staying close to the Savior. But admittedly, I'm not always at that level. I still make it through many of those moments simply knowing the consequences or knowing what my rightful duty is. Maybe someday.