Emulate Jesus Christ -- Post 11: Out of the Mouth of Babes: The Wisdom of a Three - Year - Old

by Judy Rix...

Like many of you, Monday nights at our house are reserved for Family Home Evening. When our children were growing up, my husband and I would gather them together for a couple of hours of fun, learning, and togetherness. More often than not, it turned into Family Home Chaos.

Sometimes we shared a brief story from the scriptures and discussed how to incorporate those important principles into our lives. The older children readily grasped the concepts, sparking a lively conversation.

However our three - year - old was a little too young to pay attention. We'd ask him what he learned from the story, and his answer was always, "Be nice," or "Jesus."

Incredibly, regardless of the question, his answer was always right. Those are the two best answers to almost any dilemma.

How do you "Be nice?" The answer is easy: "Be like Jesus!" It's so simple, even a three - year - old can understand it.

Maybe someday the world will understand it too.

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Go to the Source -- What Do the Scriptures and Respected Teachers Say?

"I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus"

by Janice Kapp Perry, sung by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

"The Teachings of Jesus Christ"

Come Unto Christ: During His ministry on earth, Jesus Christ taught His followers the way back to God, giving purpose to their lives and to ours today.

"The Need for Greater Kindness" 

by President Gordon B. Hinkley, April 2006 General Conference

"The Virtue of Kindness"

by Joseph B. Wirthlin, April 2005 General Conference

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