Different People, Same Foundation

Individuality is a gift from God. We learn from the Bible and Book of Mormon that we were created in the image of God (see Genesis 1:27, Mosiah 7:27). And yet we are all so different.

Smile! You're unique!

We should cherish our unique talents, abilities and personalities. God created us the way we are for a reason. When we follow His commandments and devote our lives to serving others, we can unlock our full potential.

We may all be different, but we should all have the same foundation—Jesus Christ. Book of Mormon prophet Helaman admonished his sons to build upon the rock of their Redeemer—

And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall. (Helaman 5:12)

When we build upon the foundation of Christ, we will be strong, regardless of how different we are. In the videos below, note how different these followers of Christ are from each other. And then note the defining similarity—they are, as we are, all children of God, and they have cemented a firm foundation in Jesus Christ.