What is a favor? A favor is…
- Something you do for someone expecting a return of equal or greater value
- Hence the saying: return the favor.
- A favorable word in behalf of someone else.
- A letter of recommendation you write for someone
- A kind deed that helps someone else get something or avoid something
What is a present? A present is…
- A wrapped surprise given under obligation or in expectation
- Birthday present
- Easter present
- Valentine’s present
- Mother’s Day and Father’s Day present
- Christmas present
- Something that usually costs money
- Something given on a recurring or traditional event and can be used for ulterior purposes:
- To show wealth
- To gain favor
- To impress
- To return a favor
- To pay honor or respect
- To show gratitude
- Can be conditional
What is a gift? A gift is…
- A part of you
- Personal
- Not returnable
- Conditional
- Based upon love
- Based upon trust
- Based upon obedience
- Unconditional
- No return expected
- A part of God
- The gift of the Holy Ghost
- The gift of Healing
- The gift of Discernment
- The gift of Motherhood and Fatherhood
- The gift of the Priesthood
- Forgiveness
- Atonement
- Life
