An Easter Message

Today is Easter, and to Christians, it's an incredibly special, sacred day. As we Christians take this day to reflect on what our Savior Jesus Christ has done for us, I want to draw special attention to his teachings. Yes, this is going to be a religion themed post, but the lessons that Jesus taught his followers (as well as what Buddha, Muhammad, Martin Luther, and many other religious figures taught) are invaluable and need to be constantly in our hearts.
In the New Testament of the Bible, in John Chapter 13 verse 34, it reads, "A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you."
Here, Jesus is speaking with his disciples and explaining to them that it is of the utmost importance to have love and compassion for everyone. Did Jesus shun the Lepers? No, he healed them when none would go near them. Did Jesus pass by the woman at the well? No. Jesus is the ultimate example of love and of compassion. And no act of love has ever been greater than his sacrifice in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross for all of mankind. Remember, He suffered the pains and sorrows of every man, woman, and child that has walked and will walk this Earth, all so that we may return to Him and the Father and live in their presence forever.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons, LDS, it's the same thing) gave a talk on this very subject. His message reaches out to all Christians everywhere, not just members of his church. I've posted a video of his message, as well as the transcript if you would like to read it, in place of what I wanted to say, simply because Elder Holland says it much better. Happy Easter! Remember to love.

"Trumpeted from the summit of Calvary is the truth that we will never be left alone nor unaided, even if sometimes we may feel that we are."--Elder Jeffrey R. Holland


Here's the link to the transcript of this talk- worth reading even if you watch the video. 
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/04/none-were-with-him?lang=eng