Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. In the city of Sychar they stopped at Jacob’s well: As described in the fourth chapter of John, Jesus and His disciples passed through Samaria as they were traveling from Judea to Galilee. Given the vital role of water in sustaining all forms of life, the Savior’s use of the term “living water” is supernally significant. ![]() Simply stated, life could not exist without the availability of and access to adequate supplies of clean water. Most of the world’s great centers of population are situated near sources of fresh water. Whereas a person can survive for many days or even weeks without food, an individual will usually die in only three or four days without water. Our physical bodies are approximately two-thirds water. Water is the medium required to perform the various functions associated with all known forms of life. But of all the minerals, metals, gems, and solvents found on and in the earth, the most valuable is water. ![]() What is the most valuable substance or commodity in the world? We might initially think that gold, oil, or diamonds have the greatest worth. I want to begin by asking a simple question. Tonight I pray for the assistance of the Holy Ghost as we worship together and seek in unity to be taught from on high (see D&C 43:16). As we travel the earth, we especially appreciate opportunities to gather with and learn from faithful young people like you. Sister Bednar and I are grateful to meet with you tonight.
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