It shall be opened unto you

Faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work. Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence. Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen. D&C 4:5-7

Doctrine and Covenants 4 is a revelation given in 1829 through the Prophet Joseph to his father, Joseph Smith Sr. Yet it is still pertinent to each of us today. In seven short verses, the Lord calls us to labor in his marvelous work and describes the attributes of godliness and the qualifications of those who desire to serve God. Because the father’s work and glory are to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of his beloved children (Moses 1:39), we are to work with him to bring about much righteousness. We are to become like him, developing his attributes, qualities, and perfections. We are to extend brotherly kindness to others and be patient humble, virtuous and diligent. Faith and charity are absolutes in our own spiritual rebirth and daily gospel living. The Lord will make us equal to the task, pouring out blessings from the windows of Heaven, if we have faith in him and charity towards his children. (Robert L. Millet and Lloyd D. Newell. Draw Near Unto Me: Daily Reflections on the Doctrine and Covenants. 17)