3 NEPHI 14:12

“Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them. . .”

When I first read this verse my initial thought was the golden rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This is something that I heard frequently from my mother as a child and precisely the reason why I chose to talk about this particular scripture this week. It teaches something that is very important to understand no matter what phase of life you are in. Show kindness to others and they will show kindness to you. It is a simple, yet profound, message.

The principle that can be learned from this scripture is loving one another. We should pay attention to and care for those that are around us because we genuinely care about them and their well being. Not only that, but they will be more likely to return the favor when you need a little encouragement. No matter who you are, you will have rough patches in life and its comforting to know that there will be people there for you when you need it.

I also love this principle because as a result of it, you come close to God and Jesus Christ. By serving and caring for those around you, you are doing what God and Jesus Christ would do. You forget about your own struggles and problems and realize the number of blessings that you have in your life.  

This definitely applies to all of us. We could all be a little better at treating those around us how we want to be treated. We should really take note of the advice our mother’s repeatedly told us growing up, it can bring true happiness into our lives if we abide by it. We should love, serve, and care more about our neighbors, friends, colleagues, classmates, roommates, and family members.