Service

A HIGHER LAW

Elder William R. Bradford of the Seventy once spoke with the Bishop of a Ward whose youth had worked to earn money for an activity. The Bishop asked Elder Bradford if he would help the youth get some recognition for what they had done.

To the Bishop’s surprise, Elder Bradford said he would not. He said that he was glad that the young people had worked hard, but that it was not important that they receive public recognition for that work.

When the youth decided to donate their money to the Church’s general missionary fund instead of using it for the activity, they wanted to have their picture taken with Elder Bradford as they made the donation, and they wanted to have the picture and an article put into the newspaper.

Again, Elder Bradford surprised them by saying “no.” He told the Bishop, “You might consider helping your young people learn a higher law of recognition. Recognition from on high is silent. It is carefully and quietly recorded there. Let them feel the joy and gain the treasure in their heart and soul that come from silent, selfless service.”

SERVICE IS THE RENT WE PAY FOR LIVING ON THIS PLANET.