The Old Shoemaker
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints・2 minutes read
Martin, a compassionate shoemaker, helps various individuals on the streets after hearing a voice telling him to look for the Savior. Despite not meeting the Savior, Martin learns that those he assisted were actually the Savior in disguise, realizing the true essence of serving others.
Insights
- Acts of kindness towards others, even when unaware of their significance, can hold profound spiritual meaning and embody the teachings of compassion and service.
- The story highlights the transformative power of empathy and selfless acts, emphasizing that genuine assistance to those in need reflects a deeper connection to spiritual values and teachings, regardless of one's awareness of the recipients' true identities.
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Recent questions
Who is Martin in the story?
Martin is an old shoemaker known for his quality work and honesty.
What did Martin learn at the end of the day?
Martin learned that the people he helped were the Savior in disguise.
What was Martin known for in the story?
Martin was known for his quality work and honesty.
How did Martin embody the teachings of the Savior?
Martin unknowingly embodied the teachings by helping those in need.
What did Martin realize at the end of the day?
Martin realized that by helping those in need, he had served the Savior himself.
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Summary
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"Shoemaker Discovers Savior in Acts of Kindness"
- Martin, an old shoemaker, lived alone and was known for his quality work and honesty. One night, he heard a voice telling him to look for the Savior on the streets the next day. Despite not seeing the Savior, Martin helped an old soldier, a young mother, a hungry boy, and an old woman, embodying the teachings of the Savior unknowingly.
- At the end of the day, feeling disappointed for not meeting the Savior, Martin heard a voice revealing that the people he had helped were actually the Savior in disguise. Realizing the true meaning of the scriptures, Martin understood that by helping those in need, he had indeed served the Savior himself.
