The author of Hebrews taught that our ancestors can't be made perfect without us, and Joseph Smith added that we can't be made perfect without them. Jesus told the people at Bountiful that His joy was full as He saw their faith. Perfect joy is relational.
Meeting Together Oft
Jesus instructed church members to meet together oft. Moroni explained that church members followed that practice. They seemed less concerned about the logistics of those meetings and more about strengthening relationships through frequent interactions.
Plundering, Prayers, and Paradigms
The robbers who attacked the Nephites interpreted their prayers as weakness. However, those prayers were a source of strength. Empathy not only helps us show compassion; it also helps us navigate interpersonal relationships more intelligently.
Beseeching
In Paul's epistle to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, he uses the word "beseech" instead of "enjoin." This word conveys his depth of feeling about the request while also showing appropriate respect for Philemon's agency.
Not Without Honour
Jesus said, "A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house." Why do we routinely underappreciate the people closest to us? We can approach our relationships with more humility, honoring the ones we know best.