Student’s Name
OraLyn Moran
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Meaning Behind Words
On October 2008 President Uchtdorf, who is the Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, gave a talk in the priesthood session of General Conference titled “Lift Where You Stand.” In his speech, President Uchtdorf emphasizes that every person has the calling God wants them to have. He invites all men to enjoy and do what they are supposed to do in order to fulfill their callings or assignments in the church, without complaining about how many tasks it implies, or thinking they should be in a higher position. In his invitation, President Uchtdorf use rhetoric to persuade, not only priesthood holders, but also all members to do what they …show more content…
When Jesus Christ was on the earth, he taught to “serve others not seeking the honors of man.” President Uchtdorf explains this principle giving an extraordinary story of quiet service. John Rowe Moyle traveled every week by walking six hours to help in the construction of the Salt Lake Temple. One day, he was kicked by a cow in the leg, causing a fracture that needed the amputation of his leg. The following selection illustrates the sacrifice and the willingness he had to fulfill his …show more content…
When he explains the category of “those who seek to lead,” he finishes it with the question, “What possible influence can I have as merely a home teacher or a counselor in the quorum presidency?” This impacts the audience because many times people think that some callings or assignments are not as valuables as others; the question represents their way of thinking at certain times. Also, it makes them ponder about what they think about their current performance in their callings. Most of them are affected by the question and after thinking about it, they decide to change their way of thinking to serve others. Putting it at the end of the explanation accomplishes the purpose of evaluate the audience’s performance regarding their callings. He wants them to continue thinking about it because they will not hear the words of the prophets for the next six
OraLyn Moran
Date
Meaning Behind Words
On October 2008 President Uchtdorf, who is the Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, gave a talk in the priesthood session of General Conference titled “Lift Where You Stand.” In his speech, President Uchtdorf emphasizes that every person has the calling God wants them to have. He invites all men to enjoy and do what they are supposed to do in order to fulfill their callings or assignments in the church, without complaining about how many tasks it implies, or thinking they should be in a higher position. In his invitation, President Uchtdorf use rhetoric to persuade, not only priesthood holders, but also all members to do what they …show more content…
When Jesus Christ was on the earth, he taught to “serve others not seeking the honors of man.” President Uchtdorf explains this principle giving an extraordinary story of quiet service. John Rowe Moyle traveled every week by walking six hours to help in the construction of the Salt Lake Temple. One day, he was kicked by a cow in the leg, causing a fracture that needed the amputation of his leg. The following selection illustrates the sacrifice and the willingness he had to fulfill his …show more content…
When he explains the category of “those who seek to lead,” he finishes it with the question, “What possible influence can I have as merely a home teacher or a counselor in the quorum presidency?” This impacts the audience because many times people think that some callings or assignments are not as valuables as others; the question represents their way of thinking at certain times. Also, it makes them ponder about what they think about their current performance in their callings. Most of them are affected by the question and after thinking about it, they decide to change their way of thinking to serve others. Putting it at the end of the explanation accomplishes the purpose of evaluate the audience’s performance regarding their callings. He wants them to continue thinking about it because they will not hear the words of the prophets for the next six