Among all the duties entrusted to a full-time missionary, few are as sacred and eternally significant as teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Missionaries are more than travelers in a foreign land—they are servants of the Lord, sent to proclaim the greatest message the world has ever known: that Jesus is the Christ, and His Gospel has been restored.
To teach the gospel is to participate in the very work of salvation. It is to stand beside the Savior in calling souls to repentance, to peace, and to purpose. The truths taught by missionaries are not abstract theories or cultural values—they are eternal doctrines that change hearts, heal lives, and lead to everlasting joy.
When missionaries teach, they create sacred moments—moments where the Holy Ghost can enter a home, a heart, or even a quiet park bench, and bear witness of divine truth. These moments matter. In them, eternal destinies are changed. The Spirit confirms to sincere seekers that God knows them, loves them, and has a plan for their happiness.
We live in a world filled with noise, confusion, and darkness. The restored gospel is light. It offers answers to life’s deepest questions, hope amid sorrow, and strength in times of struggle. Teaching the gospel means offering that light to someone else—inviting them to step out of uncertainty and into divine clarity.
Missionaries are the Lord’s torchbearers, shining truth in places it may never have reached otherwise. What could be more important than that?
When missionaries teach, they don’t just address crowds or hand out pamphlets—they reach individuals. Each person taught is a beloved child of God. Every lesson taught is an act of divine love. Every testimony shared is a spark of eternal truth placed gently in another’s heart.
The Lord has said, “Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God” (Doctrine and Covenants 18:10). Missionaries who teach with love and patience honor that truth. They don’t just teach to inform—they teach to invite, to lift, to love.
In many ways, missionary teaching is the work of angels. It is heaven’s message spoken by mortal lips. Alma taught that “the Lord doth grant unto all nations, of their own nation and tongue, to teach his word” (Alma 29:8). You do not need to be perfect to teach the gospel—you only need to be willing, humble, and faithful. The Lord will make up the difference.
And in return, those who teach are changed themselves. Missionaries may begin their service to bless others, but they often find that their own conversion is deepened with every testimony shared and every truth taught.
To be entrusted with the message of the Restoration is no small thing. It is a divine commission. Missionaries stand as witnesses of Christ in all things, in all places, and at all times. Their voice may be soft. Their efforts may seem small. But the eternal impact is immeasurable.
When a missionary opens their mouth to teach, they are doing something holy. Something that echoes in eternity. Something that truly matters.
The work of teaching the gospel is not just important—it is essential to the great plan of happiness. It is how the Lord gathers His children, heals broken hearts, and brings His sons and daughters home.
If you are called to teach, know this: You are doing the work of God. And He will go with you.
