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這週我和沈長老去了很多不同的地方，尋找並認識新朋友。其中一個地方是在中環。當時我們找到了一位久未到教會的不積極成員，在她的餐廳見到了。她很高興看到傳教士，但因為工作很忙，無法參加星期日的教會聚會。當我們一起吃飯，我們看到她希望能幫助她的兒子回來和我們一起崇拜。在這段時間，我發現了一件事，是關於我們對神的服從。雖然他媽媽想強迫他去教會，他還是勉強去了。
不是因為他不喜歡教會，也不是因為他不喜歡教會的教友。其實他在教會有很多朋友。我發現，就像很多其他不積極的成員一樣，他不了解教會的重要性。其實我們傳道部會長也留意到這個重點。
我覺得 迪特·鄔希鐸會長 在他的講道「以基督為中心的合一」的講道中，很清楚來幫助我們明白這個重點。他說：「我們每週都以耶穌基督門徒的身分聚在一起，更新我們的洗禮聖約，並記得我們親自與神立下的所有聖約。
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/10/51uchtdorf?lang=yue&id=p_bxlU7#p_bxlU7」
The key principle of what I was reminded through this story and what I wanted to share, was not just explaining the need for church, but also I think a deeper understanding of obedience.
Just this past week we had Zone Conference where President shared on the principle of obedience. I am confident that obedience issues was not a cause of this emphasis. Our mission has followed a principle of exact obedience. However his presentation was less focused on the need to be obedient rather than the why. Why we keep a high standard, why we keep each other accountable, and why we even keep God's commandments, such as going to church. In this time he shared a lot about our love for God, and for confidence in obedience being the first law of heaven on which all blessings can be predicated upon.
This is so true, and I think, what it most importantly implies, is this need of a religious worldview. Later in the week during my personal study I found this quote from "Agency and Control" by Elder Boyd K. Packer.
"There is no true freedom without responsibility, and there is no enduring freedom without a knowledge of the truth...
The general quickly understood a truth that is missed even by some in the Church. Latter-day Saints are not obedient because they are compelled to be obedient.
They are obedient because they know certain spiritual truths and have decided, as an expression of their own individual agency, to obey the commandments of God.
There is an obedience that comes from a knowledge of the truth that transcends any external form of control. We are not obedient because we are blind, we are obedient because we can see. "
This principle of establishing perspective has been so important as I have been able to both train a new missionary and support the many missionaries in the zone. I think it is even more decisive in helping someone truly become converted. Although it has been more tiring than any other time in the mission, I have felt even more joy in the work.
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This week felt like a longer week than normal. Its been fun juggling a bunch of tasks and also helping Elder Solitario become adjusted. We have had a couple of friends become interested but not too much progression. However God's hand has undoubtedly been there. One of our friends named John was basically able to teach himself fully just by asking questions, and he will be baptized next month on the 15th.
We were also able to visit further places in Hong Kong because of our avaliablity and went to a place called "Discovery Bay" nearly an hour away where I had never been before. There we found two people who both knew of the church and had interest to attend, and also was able to call a less-active member who lived nearby, who had not attended church in over three months. Just this past Sunday she came back and attended with her non-member husband, and received so well by dozens of members.
//
... Whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.
And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God. (D&C 14:7)
Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.
Love you all :)
趙長老
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qkaoEe965etiYQuj7
[photo here]
Last week was supposed to be week 71 not 72,
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這週我和沈長老去了很多不同的地方，尋找並認識新朋友。其中一個地方是在中環。當時我們找到了一位久未到教會的不積極成員，在她的餐廳見到了。她很高興看到傳教士，但因為工作很忙，無法參加星期日的教會聚會。當我們一起吃飯，我們看到她希望能幫助她的兒子回來和我們一起崇拜。在這段時間，我發現了一件事，是關於我們對神的服從。雖然他媽媽想強迫他去教會，他還是勉強去了。
不是因為他不喜歡教會，也不是因為他不喜歡教會的教友。其實他在教會有很多朋友。我發現，就像很多其他不積極的成員一樣，他不了解教會的重要性。其實我們傳道部會長也留意到這個重點。
我覺得 迪特·鄔希鐸會長 在他的講道「以基督為中心的合一」的講道中，很清楚來幫助我們明白這個重點。他說：「我們每週都以耶穌基督門徒的身分聚在一起，更新我們的洗禮聖約，並記得我們親自與神立下的所有聖約。
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/10/51uchtdorf?lang=yue&id=p_bxlU7#p_bxlU7」
The key principle of what I was reminded through this story and what I wanted to share, was not just explaining the need for church, but also I think a deeper understanding of obedience.
Just this past week we had Zone Conference where President shared on the principle of obedience. I am confident that obedience issues was not a cause of this emphasis. Our mission has followed a principle of exact obedience. However his presentation was less focused on the need to be obedient rather than the why. Why we keep a high standard, why we keep each other accountable, and why we even keep God's commandments, such as going to church. In this time he shared a lot about our love for God, and for confidence in obedience being the first law of heaven on which all blessings can be predicated upon.
This is so true, and I think, what it most importantly implies, is this need of a religious worldview. Later in the week during my personal study I found this quote from "Agency and Control" by Elder Boyd K. Packer.
"There is no true freedom without responsibility, and there is no enduring freedom without a knowledge of the truth...
The general quickly understood a truth that is missed even by some in the Church. Latter-day Saints are not obedient because they are compelled to be obedient.
They are obedient because they know certain spiritual truths and have decided, as an expression of their own individual agency, to obey the commandments of God.
There is an obedience that comes from a knowledge of the truth that transcends any external form of control. We are not obedient because we are blind, we are obedient because we can see. "
This principle of establishing perspective has been so important as I have been able to both train a new missionary and support the many missionaries in the zone. I think it is even more decisive in helping someone truly become converted. Although it has been more tiring than any other time in the mission, I have felt even more joy in the work.
//
This week felt like a longer week than normal. Its been fun juggling a bunch of tasks and also helping Elder Solitario become adjusted. We have had a couple of friends become interested but not too much progression. However God's hand has undoubtedly been there. One of our friends named John was basically able to teach himself fully just by asking questions, and he will be baptized next month on the 15th.
We were also able to visit further places in Hong Kong because of our avaliablity and went to a place called "Discovery Bay" nearly an hour away where I had never been before. There we found two people who both knew of the church and had interest to attend, and also was able to call a less-active member who lived nearby, who had not attended church in over three months. Just this past Sunday she came back and attended with her non-member husband, and received so well by dozens of members.
//
... Whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.
And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God. (D&C 14:7)
Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.
Love you all :)
趙長老
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qkaoEe965etiYQuj7
[photo here]
Last week was supposed to be week 71 not 72,
