Obedience to the principles upon which the welfare program is built is the final step, the capstone, of a Christian life. Faithful compliance with these revealed welfare principles and practices has preserved lives in times of crisis. Great blessings come to us as individuals and to the Lord's Church as we support His program for the care of the poor and needy.

"If we live the gospel and follow the counsel of the leaders of the Church, we will be blessed to avoid many of the problems that plague the world. The Lord knows the challenges we face. If we keep his commandments, we will be entitled to the wisdom and blessings of heaven in solving them" (Spencer W. Kimball, Ensign, May 1980, 92).