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"When we consider the admonition to be men, we must think of Jesus Christ. When Pilate brought Jesus forth wearing a crown of thorns, he declared, 'Behold the man!' (See John 19:4-5). Pilate may not have fully understood the significance of his own words, but the Lord indeed stood before the people then as He stands today--the highest ideal of manhood. Behold the man! "The Lord asked His disciples what manner of men they should be and then answered, 'Verily I say unto you, even as I am' (3 Nephi 27:27; see also 3 Nephi 18:24). That is our ultimate quest."
Ref. D. Todd Christofferson, "Let Us Be Men," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 48

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How about those that claim to be men, LDS and otherwise, and yet continually ask the church for welfare without making an effort to help themselves?

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"The Lord blesses His children through our priesthood service. To help us be successful in faithfully rendering priesthood service, He gives us directions and warnings. He has done that in the scriptures and continues to guide us through our leaders and through the promptings of the Holy Ghost. "The scriptures contain many passages of direction and warning to holders of the priesthood. One of the best is section 121 of the Doctrine and Covenants. In those few verses the Lord teaches us that the priesthood can only be exercised in righteousness. We should treat others with persuasion, patience, and kindness. He reminds us of the importance of charity and virtue in having the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. "That section also warns us of those attitudes and actions that will cause us to lose our priesthood power."
(Stanley G. Ellis, "He Trusts Us!" Ensign, Nov. 2006, 51)