Don't Give Me That
Taking ownership of your studies, looks like this when you don't understand what is taught in class.
What is: Asking for help?
President Nelson taught that for Latter-day Saints, gaining an education is not just a privilege, but "this" responsibility.
What is: A religious responsibility?
In the Parable of the Talents, the servant who did this with his gift was called "slothful" and "wicked."
What is: Buried it/did nothing?
This Book of Mormon prophet chose to come up with a solution to an impossible problem before asking the Lord
Who is: the brother of Jared?
According to Luke 2:52, as Jesus grew up, He increased in stature, in favor with God and man, and in this attribute.
What is: wisdom
Instead of saying, "I didn't study because I wanted to hang out," a responsible student does this.
What is: Chooses to study before spending time with friends?
Elder David A. Bednar taught that our personal responsibility is to learn what we should, live as we know we should, and do this.
What is: Become who the Master would have us become?
This source of constant companionship can prompt you on "needed changes" in your study habits.
Who is: The Holy Ghost?
This Old Testament person decided to be humble and try what the prophet suggested to be healed from leperousy even if it sounded gross and ridiculous
Who is: Naaman?
Developing this Christlike attribute helps us admit when we have made a mistake in our schoolwork without blaming others.
What is: humility
When you are late to class instead of saying, "My mom didn't wake me up on time", a responsible student admits.
What is: "I forgot to set my alarm or "I hit snooze and fell back asleep"?
President James E. Faust observed that people who do this are more successful than those who blame their shortcomings on others.
What is: Accept personal responsibility for their actions?
Elder Lynn G. Robbins taught that you cannot avoid responsibility without also diminishing this God-given power.
What is: Agency?
What is: keep the records safe from the Lamanites
This attribute involves working hard and steady, even when a school assignment is boring, hard or long.
What is: Diligence?
Instead of saying "I didn't turn it in because I didn't know it was due," a responsible student does this.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson taught that without personal responsibility, we cannot realize this.
What is: Our full potential as daughters and sons of God?
When schoolwork is difficult, we should turn to this Person and follow.
Who is: Jesus Christ?
This early Latter-day saint was told to study it out in his mind before receiving easy answers from the Lord
Who is: Oliver Cowdery?
This source of constant companionship can prompt you on "needed changes" in your study habits.
Who is: The Holy Ghost?
When a responsible student does poorly on an exam, they do not blame this person
Who is: the teacher?
Elder D. Todd Christofferson called the opportunity to assume personal responsibility this kind of gift.
What is: A God-given gift?
Verse 3 of this hymn, echos the words of Isaiah 41:10 which encourages us to not be afraid and promises that God will strengthen and help us.
What is: How Firm a Foundation?
This Old Testament person had to do the best with the information they had and take responsibility of their choices for better or worse
Who is: Eve?
Developing this attribute means you do your own work and are honest about your effort and your mistakes, even when it’s embarrassing or hard.
What is: integrity