Jesus gave several parables involving human relationships that are important in gospel living. The Lord often asked his followers to control anger, jealousy and forgive others. One classic story is that of the unforgiving servant that Jesus related following Peter’s question on how often he should forgive. The parable of the importance of forgiveness then followed the Savior’s answer to Peter.
We should be personal peacemakers and live peacefully as individuals, couples, families, and neighbors.
In one of the parables the Savior mentions a Pharisee and a Publican. "And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went…
Mercy comes from the heart and must be stirred up from within. It is part of the endowment each of us receives as a son or daughter of God and partaker of a divine birthright.
Paul's military metaphor helps us see how to protect ourselves spiritually.
The Savior taught a powerful parable referred to as "the prodigal son." "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give…
Jesus Christ came to teach the way to lasting happiness and how to live to be truly blessed. In the Savior's famous Sermon on the Mount great counsel and direction was given.
Every one of us has been blessed with many marvelous capabilities, and one of the great objectives of our journey through mortality is to improve upon them. The Savior taught this lesson in His parable of the talents.
Paul wrote to Timothy: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God…
Jesus, our Redeemer, has given a powerful parable to stress the importance of constant personal spiritual preparedness. It is the parable of the Ten Virgins, a warning to all mankind everywhere.