Best way to get to know other people in preparation for dating and relationships
What is genuine friendship?
“While you are young, build good friendships with many people. “
Heavenly Light you all have access to
What is the gift of the Holy Ghost?
“You can make better choices when you can see things clearly. That’s why light is so important: light makes it easier to see the right path. Heavenly Father has given you access to heavenly light - the gift of the Holy Ghost - to help you see clearly what is good and bad, right and wrong.”
Gives you increased power to exercise your freedom to choose
What is having a body?
“Your body is an amazing gift from your Heavenly Father. He gave it to you to help you become more like Him. The restored gospel of Jesus Christ can help you see your body from God’s perspective. And that makes a big difference in your choices about what to do with your body and how to care for it.”
Where all truth comes from
Who is Heavenly Father?
“Your Heavenly Father is a God of truth. He is all-knowing. All truth comes from Him and leads to Him. You show that you value truth as you seek learning, live with integrity, and bravely stand for what you know is right - even if you have to stand alone.”
For the Strength of Youth is a guide
What is for making choices
Best reason to obey God’s commandments
What is I/we love Him?
“To help you make good choices, God gives commandments. He does this because He loves you. And the best reason to obey God’s commandments is that you love Him. Love is at the heart of God’s commandments.”
When you renew your covenants
What is each week during the Sacrament?
“Each week during the sacrament, you renew your covenants. You express your willingness to keep the commandments, and the Lord blesses you with the opportunity to have the Holy Spirit as your constant companion. It is one of His greatest gifts to you.”
Made up of your body and your spirit
What is your soul?
“Your soul is made up of your body and your spirit. For this reason, physical health and spiritual health are closely connected. The Savior revealed the Word of Wisdom to teach principles of caring for your body - and to promise physical and spiritual blessings.”
Holds the answers to life’s questions
What is the gospel of Jesus Christ?
“You have something precious to share. The gospel of Jesus Christ holds the answers to life’s questions. It is the way to peace and happiness. You may not know everything, but you know enough to help others understand and value true, eternal principles.”
The Holy Ghost speaks to
What is your mind and heart?
"Messages from the Spirit can come to your mind in many ways-through inspired thoughts, warnings, clear understanding and spiritual memories."
Two ways to feel God’s Love
What is prayer, reading scriptures, listening to the Holy Ghost, pondering, or activities where the Spirit can be present?
“Heavenly Father’s love is always available. Talk to Him often through prayer. Share your feelings with Him, and listen for impressions from Him.”
Affected by what you read, watch, and listen to
What is your mind and spirit?
“Making good choices improves your ability to feel the Spirit. There are many good and wholesome things in this world. Just as your body is affected by what you eat and drink, your mind and spirit are profoundly affected by what you read, watch, and listen to.”
Question for decision about hair, clothing, or appearance
What is Am I honoring my body as a sacred gift from God?
“Treat your body - and others’ bodies - with respect. Heavenly Father wants us to see each other for who we truly are: not just physical bodies but His beloved children with a divine destiny.”
Love the _____
What is the truth?
“Love the truth so much that you would never want to steal, lie, cheat, or deceive in any way - at school, at work, online, everywhere. Be the same faithful follower of Jesus Christ in public and in private.”
Act on
What is spiritual impression you receive?
"If you have a thought or impression to do something kind that will bless someone, DO IT! All good things come from God."
Where loving all of God’s children starts
What is at home?
“Do your part to make your home a place where everyone can feel the Savior’s love.”
2 Invitations for using social media
What is use social media to uplift and take breaks to connect with people?
“If you use it [social media], focus on light, faith, and truth. Remember that your worth comes from being a child of heavenly parents, not from social media. Be careful that your use of social media does not replace spending in-person time with family or friends. Take a break from the virtual world, and connect with people in real life.”
Substances not for your body or your spirit
What is alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, and other harmful drugs and substances?
“Do things that will strengthen your body - nothing that will hurt or damage it. Enjoy with gratitude the many good things God has provided.”
Part of lifelong learning
What is seminary, institute, and personal gospel study?
“As you learn about the world around you, learn also about the Savior, who created the world. Study His life and teachings. Make seminary, institute, and personal gospel study part of your lifelong learning.”
Heavenly Father will
What is forgive and heal you as you repent?
"He will replace your guilt with peace and joy. He will remember your sins no more."
Three Invitations to Show Love for God
What is keeping His commandments, treating everyone as a child of God, making sure your language reflects love of God and others?
“Whether you're communicating in person or virtually, say things that uplift - nothing that might be divisive, hurtful, or offensive, even as a joke. Your words can be powerful. Let them be powerful for good.”
Feeling the Holy Ghost takes
What is time, practice and patience.
“Learning to be aware of the spirit takes time, practice, and patience. He speaks to different people in different ways. Don’t overlook simple things - the peaceful feeling you get hearing someone’s testimony or the unsettled feeling you get after making a wrong choice.”
The Lord’s standard on dress, grooming, tattoos, and piercings
What is honor the sacredness of your body, even when that means being different from the world?
“The Lord’s standard is for you to honor the sacredness of your body, even when that means being different from the world. Let this truth and the Spirit be your guide as you make decisions - especially decisions that have lasting effects on your body. Be wise and faithful, and seek counsel from your parents and leaders.”
Three promised blessings
What is education increases your ability to serve the Lord, honesty brings peace and self-respect, and when you stand up for the teachings of Jesus Christ He stands with you.
“Education empowers you to bless others, especially your family. When your words and actions align with truth, you show that you can be trusted. And whether or not others follow your example, your testimony, confidence, and faith in Jesus Christ will grow.”
Increases God’s power in your life
What is covenants?