Dating & Sexual Purity
You should not date until you are at least this old?
16
When you do start to date, choose to date only those who have high moral standards and in whose company you can maintain your standards.
Satan wants you to think this about repentance.
That you can’t repent.
This is absolutely not true. The Savior has promised you forgiveness if you will humble yourself and make the effort that repentance requires.
How much is a full tithe?
10%
A tithe is one-tenth of your income.
What should you avoid and partake of to keep your body healthy? List 5 (Think Word of Wisdom D&C 89)
Do's Do Not's: *Grains *coffee & tea *Wholesome herbs *alchohol *Fruits/veggies *tobacco/drugs *Meat (sparingly)
All saints who remember to keep and do these sayings...shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; and shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge. And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.
How do we express our gratitude to Heavenly Father? (Name 2)
* Keeping His Commandments
* Serving others
* Prayers: thank Him for the blessings you have received
Be specific in thanking Him for His goodness, for your family, for friends, for leaders and teachers, for the gospel, and for His Son, Jesus Christ.
As you enter adult years, seek a companion who is worthy to go to the ___________.
TEMPLE
Marrying in the temple and creating an eternal family are essential in God's plan of happiness.
You must ensure that you also are worthy to enter the temple. Before marriage, do not participate in passionate kissing, lie on top of another person, or touch the private sacred parts of another person's body, with or without clothing.
If you have sinned, the sooner you repent, the sooner you will find this
Peace & joy that comes from forgiveness
If you delay repentance, you may lose blessings, opportunities, and spiritual guidance. Often making it more difficult to find your way back.
In order to enter the temple, you must be a full-tithe payer.
TRUE
Paying tithing is a sacred privilege. When you pay tithing, you show gratitude for all that God has given you and return to Him a portion of what you have received.
Your emotional health is important, when should you talk with your parents, leaders and/or bishop?
You have prolonged feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety or depression.
What blessings will you receive by living with a spirit of Thanksgiving? (Name 2)
Greater happiness & satisfaction in life
The Lord's standard regarding sexual purity is clear and unchanging, what are they?
No sexual relations before marriage, & complete fidelity to your spouse after marriage.
Do not allow the media, your peers, or others to persuade you that sexual intimacy before marriage is acceptable. It is not. In God's sight, sexual sins are extremely sereious. They defile sacred power God has given us to create life.
This is a deliberate mock of the Savior’s atonement.
Knowingly breaking the commandments, then planning to repent later
True or False:
Tithing is what the Bishop and other church leaders earn for serving in their callings.
FALSE
All church positions are unpaid volunteers. Tithing belongs to God and is used to build His kingdom (build temples and meetinghouses, translate and publish the scriptures, do missionary and family history work, and in other ways build God's kingdom on earth).
Caring for your body includes these 3 things.
*eating nutritious food
*regular exercise
*enough sleep
Often Heavenly Father will meet the needs of others through ________.
YOU!
Service to others is an important characteristic of a disciple of Jesus Christ. A disciple is willing to bear other people's burdens and to comfort those who need comfort.
Alma taught this about sexual sin (Alma 39:5).
It more serious than any other sin except murder or denying the Holy Ghost.
Pay attention to the promptings of the Spirit so that you can be clean and virtuous. The Spirit of the Lord will withdraw from one who is in sexual transgression.
Honoring the Sabbath day includes this.
Attending ALL of your church meetings.
Go to sacrament meeting prepared to worship the Lord and partake worthily of the sacrament.
Observing the Sabbath will bring you closer to the Lord & to your family.
Malachi taught that this will happen if you pay your tithing. (Malachi 3:10)
Open the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing.
Your attitude is important in paying tithing. Pay it because you love the Lord and have faith in Him. Pay it willingly with a thankful heart. Pay it first, even when you think you do not have enough money to meet your other needs. Doing so will help you develop greater faith, overcome selfishness, and be more receptive to the Spirit.
Your education should include spiritual learning. These 2 things should be an important part of your total education.
seminary & institute
The most important place you can give service.
AT HOME
Concerning sexual purity, these persons are NOT guilty of sin & do not need to repent.
Victims of sexual abuse
Name 3 things that you should refrain from on Sunday.
Sunday is not a day for:
*Shopping
*Recreation
*Athletic Events
Do not seek entertainment or make purchases on this day. Let others know what your standards are so they can support you. Whenever possible, choose a job that does not require you to work on Sundays.
A proper fast day observance includes these 4 things.
*not eating/drinking for 2 consecutive meals *giving a fast offering *fasting with a purpose *and begin/end with prayer
Fasting will strengthen your self-discipline, fortify you against temptations, and bring the Lord's blessings into your life.
Why is education an important part of Heavenly Father's plan?
It will help us to become more like Him.
He wants you to educate your mind and to develop your skills and talents, your power to act well in your responsibilities, and your capacity to appreciate life. The education you gain will be valuable to you during mortality and in the life to come.
What are ways to overcome selfishness?
Service & Sacrifice
As you devote yourself to serving others, you will draw closer to Heavenly Father. Your heart will be filled with love. Your capacities will increase, and you will be an instrument in God's hands to bless the lives of His children.