The Relief Society is organized under the direction and authority of the Priesthood. The Prophet Joseph Smith said, "I will organize the women under the priesthood after the pattern of the priesthood...The Church was never perfectly organized until the women were thus organized."
Elder Willard Richards reported, "The [Female Relief Society] meeting was addressed by President Joseph Smith, to illustrate the object of the Society-that the Society of Sisters might provoke the brethren to good works in looking to the wants of the poor-searching after objects of charity, and in administering to their wants- to assist by correcting the morals and strengthening the virtues of the community."
The lesson emphasized three responsibilities of the Relief Society :
1. The Relief Society enables women to act according to their benevolent natures, giving care to those in need.
2. The Relief Society encourages women to practice holiness and to instruct one another.
3. The Relief Society encourages women to follow the example of the Savior in showing mercy and avoiding strife.
The Prophet said, "You are now placed in a situation in which you can act according to those sympathies which God has planted in your bosoms.
"Said, Jesus,' Ye shall do the work which ye see me do.' These are the grand key-words for the society to act upon."
As the Relief Society provides opportunities to give service it will help us to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ.
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