"When we gather for any purpose under the banner of Relief Society, we must spend our precious time and consecrated funds for the purpose of helping sisters do what we should do best" (Julie B. Beck, "What Latter-day Saint Women Do Best: Stand Strong and Immovable," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 112).

"You will help the women perfect homemaking, parenting, and marriage skills so they can fully live the gospel in their own homes. . . . You will receive the help of the Holy Spirit as you focus on essentials and will be given the courage to forego the frivolous" (Ensign, Nov. 2007, 111–12).

"You have the privilege to counsel in unity with priesthood leaders to plan a defense and refuge against those storms and tailor a relief effort for the specific needs of your people. The friendship and sociality that make life so much sweeter will be a natural by-product of our efforts. Focusing on relief will always build sociality, whereas focusing on sociality may not always bring relief" (Ensign, Nov. 2007, 112).

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