Jesus Said - Day 3

Matthew 7: 12, 16-21

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; 

for this is the law and the prophets.

Ye shall know them by their fruits.  Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Rick and I had our annual overnighter in Salt Lake City.  He had meetings to attend at the Marriott, and I had some shopping to do.  We got to wander Temple Square before any of the crowds arrived to overrun the place.  We noticed the vending machines in the lobby of the Joseph Smith Memorial building.  One machine dispensed ideas for the opportunity to do service during the month, another accepted donations for water for those in need of clean water - by building a well, giving jugs of water or bottled water, all for various amounts of donations.  The third machine had items and cards with a description of needed items for the local community support bank and for international needs.  People were lined up waiting to swipe their credit cards and GIVE in some sort of way.  I bought a GOAT!  It was so awesome to pay for a goat through a vending machine and to know that the organizations that partner with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will get that goat to a family in need.  Many, many people are joining this crusade.  Opportunities to help family, neighbors, community members and international needs abound.  It's fun to be a part of this effort.

By their fruits, ye shall know then.