If I do not share the gospel with my friends, where, when, and from whom will they hear it?”
“[There is] a marvelous phenomenon which occurs among men when the light of the gospel illuminates their lives. Almost instinctively, it seems, the light of truth sparks a desire to share. When our minds are expanded by new knowledge, we want others to know; when our spirits are elevated by heavenly influence, we want others to feel; and when our lives are filled with goodness, we want others, particularly those whom we love, to enjoy similar experiences” (Carlos E. Asay, in Conference Report, Oct. 1976, p. 58; or Ensign, Nov. 1976, p. 41).
“A Protestant minister … asked one of our missionaries, ‘Why do you proselyte amongst my people? They are all good Christians.’ … And the reply came: ‘If you, sir, knew for certain that God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ had shown themselves and spoken again in this time of the world’s history, restoring vital information and also restoring true priesthood authority to man, would you be able to remain silent?’” (Robert L. Simpson, in Conference Report, Oct. 1974, p. 63; or Ensign, Nov. 1974, p. 46).
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