THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, Chapter 2 of Holy Priesthood Volume 5

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, Chapter 2 of Holy Priesthood Volume 5

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pages 18 to 25

. . . choose you this day whom ye will serve; . . . but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)

When Jesus came into mortality, He did more than make an atonement for all mankind–He also set an example for them. He established the Gospel and then lived it as it should be lived. Jesus was the most perfect example; man has proved to be the worst example!

So, whom should we follow? Christ Himself answered, “follow me”. He did not say follow My disciples or apostles, or the Sanhedrin, but “Me”! We should let the Lord be our shepherd, fileleader, hero, exemplar, captain, and master–as the following quotes explain:

Exemplar

Christ is the great Exemplar. With reference to “all covenants, contracts, bonds, obligations, oaths, vows, performances, connections, associations, or expectations” (D & C 132:7)–that is, in all things–he leads the way and sets an example for his brethren. “Follow thou me,” is his cry. (2 Ne. 31:10) (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, p. 259)