Self-Reliance Messages

Self-reliance has a purpose which is to help us be able to serve. We need to teach that self-reliance is not the end goal but is a means to the goal of service
'Self-reliance is becoming like God and that is the ultimate!'
'I realized these were sacred funds. Others had made a contribution to my education, so it was my responsibility to show appreciation by studying hard.'
When we try to change our habits we need to focus on the details
'Through My Path we learned principles to help us with our gardening project.'
'When Heavenly Father introduces a program or an initiative He will see us through.'
What do you do with your money when you have extra?
Nomusa used the Church's Employment Program with graduating engineers, and they all found work
Persistence and the guidance of the Holy Ghost have led Mfundo from a humble township home to Harvard University
Wise lessons from a mother passed on to future generations
It takes personal integrity in order to progress
I encourage those who have not joined one of the Self-Reliance groups yet to do so right away