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“So it is that real, personal sacrifice never was placing an animal on the altar. Instead, it is a willingness to put the animal in us upon the altar and letting it be consumed! Such is the 'sacrifice unto the Lord... of a broken heart and a contrite spirit,' (D&C 59:8), a prerequisite to taking up the cross, while giving 'away all [our] sins' in order to 'know God' (Alma 22:18) for the denial of self precedes the full acceptance of Him.”

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Neal A. Maxwell

Neal A. Maxwell was a significant figure in the field of 【Identity Positioning】. Born on July 6, 1926, and passing away on July 21, 2004, his life was marked by notable achievements and contributions that have had a profound impact on the field, earning him widespread recognition in 【Influence Evaluation】. more

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