Safeguard 1
What is the 1st Safeguard?
Be in tune with spiritual promptings.
What is the 2nd safeguard?
Be Focused on Your Missionary Purpose
What is the 3rd safeguard?
Be Disciplined
What is the 4th safeguard?
Be One.
What should others immediately recognize as they view your online profile?
That you are a representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
What is the best safeguard filter?
A desire to make righteous choice
Turn on your device only after. . .
Your intention is clear
President M. Russell Ballard said: "Handheld devices, such as smartphones, are a blessing, but they also can also distract us from hearing the 'still, small voice.' . .
They need to be our servants, not our masters."
Who is your loyalty to?
"Your loyalty is first to the Lord, then your mission president, then to your companion."
What should your profile include?
1. Your full name (do not include Elder or Sister).
2. An individual picture of yourself (not a group).
3. Dressed in appropriate missionary attire with your name tag.
"No member of this Church-and that means each of you-will ever make a serious mistake without first being warned by. . .
The promptings of the Holy Ghost
Have your background screen image one that reminds you of
Your commitment to your purpose
When should we avoid checking or sending messages?
During any church meeting or when speaking to anyone in person.
Remember, the Lord has ___________ in you and in each missionary He has called.
confidence
Do not say or imply that your views or posts are. . .
Official Church communications or that they are authorized by the Church.
What are the 2 very powerful gifts that will help you use technology properly
1. Holy Ghost
2. Moral Agency
Doctrine and Covenants 88:67
"And if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light comprehendeth all things."
Avoid using your device as an excuse to prevent. . .
talking to people in person.
Being one as missionaries will not only lift the work;
It will prepare you for family and Church responsibilities following your mission.
Only access media that is available through. . .
Church websites (including mormon.org., LDS.org, Family-Search.org., mormonnewsroom.org., and so on)
What are the 4 commitments you should make to help you use technology properly?
1. Follow the safeguards
2. Pray daily on how to use technology
3. Watch and heed warning signs from Holy Ghost
4. Record promptings you receive
Experience has shown that people are more likely to encounter inappropriate content on the Internet when they are
Causually surfing the web without a specific purpose in mind.
Who said, "Moral discipline is the consistent exercise of agency to choose the right because it is right, even when it is hard."?
Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Work with your companion and district to agree on ways to support one another. If you find that your habits are slipping, talk with your companion or a mission leader. With their help you can:
1. Make a new plan
2. Set additional safeguards.
3. Ask them to help you be accountable
4. Evaluate any circumstances that you should change to help you stay focused on your purpose.
What information should you not share about those you teach on social media or email?
1. names
2. private information