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Aim High
By Joseph S. Peery

The active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working for the highest-celestial-degree of glory. We have been shown the way to reach the highest. Our baptism ordinance is the entrance to the kingdom of God-celestial glory. Our missionaries go out to show the world the way. Every temple ordinance relates to celestial glory.

An objection was made to this aim: "You 'Mormons' are very selfish to work for the highest degree of glory." We will never make it if we are selfish. We best serve God when we serve his children. We best overcome evil by doing good. The Bible says: "Every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor." (1 Cor. 3:8.) "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." (Gal. 6:7.) If he aims low he goes low. If he aims high, having consistent works, he goes high.