Week 12: Becoming a Changemaker

This week, I was really surprised by the address given by Elder Gay about entrepreneurship and consecration.  I don't think he spoke much about business or entrepreneurship but rather the privilege and responsibility that we have because “Where Much is Given, Much is Required.”  He talked about his humble beginnings when he and his wife were first married and their ingenuity in creating and running small businesses to pay their way while they were in school.  He talked about the happiness and fulfillment that they found even when they didn’t have much in the way of material goods. 

He contrasted our privileged experience living in America and the opportunities that we have for education and growth and prosperity with those that live in other countries that are fighting not only for opportunities, but for their lives. 

He talked about the importance of seeking to be of service in God’s kingdom as our #1 priority.  He said it has to rank above our desire for riches and wealth if we want to be truly pleasing before the Lord.  A recurring theme in the material of this course has been that as we put the Lord first in our lives and seek to do His will and build up His kingdom, we will be added upon, we will be blessed and prospered.