It is indeed remarkable that the nature of our dealings with our fellowmen will determine, in large measure, … - Mark E. Petersen

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Pleasures that are in themselves innocent lose their power of pleasing if they become the sole or main object of pursuit.

Mark E. Petersen

It is indeed remarkable that the nature of our dealings with our fellowmen will determine, in large measure, our status in the kingdom of heaven. . . . We may attend to rites and rituals and yet overlook the weightier matters such as brotherly kindness, honesty, mercy, virtue, and integrity. Let us never forget that if we omit them from our lives we may be found unworthy to come into His presence.

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