MUTUAL SUPPORT.
The doctrines set forth indicate that each man must exert himself to
the utmost. Even this is not sufficient for the full progress of
individuals. Every man must also be supported by every other man.
Unless this is done, the individual and the community will be
retarded.
**The Duty of the Strong.** The man who is in possession of strength,
acquired by any means whatsoever, is under special obligations to the
community. The strong must, somehow, attach to themselves those who
are weak; and as the strong move onward, they must pull with them
those who are weak. If a person possess knowledge, he must give
knowledge to others, so that all may attain great knowledge; if he
have great faith, he must use faith until all may know its virtue; if
he have acquired great wealth, he must use it so that many may share
in its physical benefits. Those who have must give to those who have
not. Those who understand the deeper, inner life must not forget those
who are not gifted with an understanding of the contents of the vast
universe.
The weak have similar responsibilities devolving upon them. Under
earthly conditions the weak tend to foster jealousy of the strong.
This is out of harmony with the law of progress. The weak must seek
strength for themselves, and should invite the assistance of the
strong. The weak may help the progress of the race by accepting, as a
gift, the assistance of the strong. There is no shame in accepting
gifts, in learning from those who have more than we have, providing
our own powers are used to the full. If the strong will not give to
the weak, in the right spirit of helpfulness; or if the weak will not
accept the help proffered for their advancement, the whole onward
movement will be slowed down.
Moreover, it is a common law of nature that those who are strong, and
give of their strength to others, add thereby to their own strength.
**Co-operation.** Co-operation of all, weak or strong, is
characteristic of mutual helpfulness. When many men unite to
accomplish great works, mighty results follow. Each man then obtains
his full reward. Even if the co-operation provides that its results
are divided equally among the participants, the strong receives his
full reward, for, because of his greater strength, he has done greater
labor, and has consequently added greatly to his strength. The weak,
by their association with the strong, having shared equally with them,
have gained greater hope, and more courage to carry on their
individual work of progress. The principle of co-operation is in full
conformity with the whole plan of salvation.
**Education.** Education looms large in the matter of mutual support,
for it is only by the development of individual power that man may
help his fellow man and thus recognize the full brotherhood of man.
Great powers can be exercised only by faculties that are trained to
the utmost. Schools are provided, where the young mind may be guided
rapidly and well into a better control of itself. A rational theology
must be established upon the basis of developed intelligence, which
justifies the existence of schools and other devices for the proper
unfolding of the mind. In the Church there must ever be a vigorous
propaganda for the education of the masses. The Church must be a
generally educated Church, in which the "educated class" includes all.