As Though the Whole Labor Depended On Themselves Alone

In September 1840, the Prophet and his counselors in the First Presidency declared that the time had come to build the Nauvoo Temple: “Believing the time has now come,when it is necessary to erect a house of prayer, a house of order, a house for the worship of our God [see D&C88:119], where the ordinances can be attended to agreeable to His divine will, in this region of country—to accomplish which, considerable exertion must be made,and means will be required—and as the work must be hastened in righteousness, it behooves the Saints to weigh the importance of these things, in their minds, in all their bearings, and then take such steps as are necessary to carry them into operation; and arming themselves with courage, resolve to do all they can, and feel themselves as much interested as though the whole labor depended on themselves alone. By so doing they will emulate the glorious deeds of the fathers, and secure the blessings of heaven upon themselves and their posterity to the latest generation.”6

Chapter 36: Receiving the Ordinances and Blessings of the Temple, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, (2011), 412–22

Why I liked it:
This is how my approach ought to be to any calling or task asked of me in the church.

It is also the privilege of any officer in this Church to obtain revelations, so far as relates to his particular calling and duty in the Church.

“The Presidents or [First] Presidency are over the Church; and revelations of the mind and will of God to the Church, are to come through the Presidency. This is the order of heaven, and the power and privilege of [the Melchizedek] Priesthood. It is also the privilege of any officer in this Church to obtain revelations, so far as relates to his particular calling and duty in the Church.”¹³

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, Chapter 19, "Revelation and the Living Prophet"

Understanding God’s plan enables us to see all human frailties—including attractions and desires inconsistent with His plan—as temporary

Each of us comes to this fallen world with weakness or challenge inherent in the human condition.61 Understanding God’s plan enables us to see all human frailties—including attractions and desires inconsistent with His plan—as temporary.62 Knowing we lived before this life as beloved sons and daughters of heavenly parents enables us to take our personal identity from our divine origin. It is our status as a son or daughter of God—not our frailties or tendencies—that is the true source of our identity.63

Elder Robert D. Hales,  Ensign October 2015, "The Plan of Salvation: A Sacred Treasure of Knowledge to Guide Us"

Why I like this:  The footnotes are worth reading.