“To sacrifice is to give up something we value for the sake of something of greater worth. As Latter-day Saints, we have the opportunity to sacrifice worldly things for the Lord and His kingdom. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should be willing to make any sacrifice required by the Lord. If we were not required to make sacrifices, we would never be able to develop the faith necessary for eternal salvation” (True to the Faith, 149).

“Leaders may be called on to sacrifice their possessions, or they may be asked to sacrifice their time, talents, and personal pursuits to further the Lord’s work. As leaders sacrifice for the Lord and His kingdom, He promises to bless them in all things (see Matthew 19:29; D&C 97:8–9)” (Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders’ Guidebook, 19).

Additional Helps

• Matthew 19:16–22; Doctrine and Covenants 59:8
• For The Strength of Youth, 38
• Gospel Art Picture Kit, picture 409, Saving the Book of Commandments
• True to the Faith, 149–50
• Young Women Personal Progress, 20, 48, Divine Nature Value Experience 3 and Good Works Value Experiences 1 and 2
• “Because I Have Been Given Much,” Hymns, no. 219
• “Praise to the Man,” Hymns, no. 27 (verse 4)