The only Tue Church?

-         -  Sometimes the subtleness of the gift prevents us from appreciating the magnitude of the gift. The Lord gives gifts of the Spirit and it takes a grateful and aware heart and mind to recognize that is from the Lord.

-           - The membership in the only true church, while vital, is not the saving principle. It is following the teachings, and participating in the ordinances therein that get us closer to Christ and help us get back to our heavenly father. In response to the question, how can you say you have the only true church, or how arrogant it is to state such, we are not concerned with that badge. The importance of that claim is to know where we can encounter all truth necessary to return to our heavenly father. Therefore, our invite to all is to come and try it, see for yourself, and “prove the Lord”, and see if your life, knowledge, and eternal standing are not infinitely better for your living what is taught in this "ture chuch". The proof is in the pudding.  We are not concerned with, and do not boast in that claim.  

“The Church, with all its organizational structure and programs, offers many important activities for its members aimed at helping families and individuals to serve God and each other. Sometimes, however, it can appear that these programs and activities are closer to the center of our heart and soul than the core doctrines and principles of the gospel. Procedures, programs, policies, and patterns of organization are helpful for our spiritual progress here on earth, but let’s not forget that they are subject to change….In contrast, the core of the gospel—the doctrine and the principles—will never change. Living according to the basic gospel principles will bring power, strength, and spiritual self-reliance into the lives of all Latter-day Saints.” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Developing Christlike Attributes,” Ensign, Oct 2008, 4–9)