Follow Christ
He should be the most important example we use when making choices.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Your friends invite you to a movie, but you know nothing about it. What's a smart first step?
What is find out more about the movie before deciding?
This member of the Godhead can guide us in making inspired choices.
Who is the Holy Ghost?
You accidentally receive too much change from a cashier. Nobody notices.
What is return the extra money?
The C reminds you to ask whether your decision brings you closer to this Person.
Who is Christ?
Instead of only asking, “Am I allowed to do this?” ask this question.
What is “Will this help me follow Jesus Christ?”
Everyone in your group chat is gossiping about someone. You haven't typed anything—you've only been reading. What could you do?
What is leave the conversation, change the subject, or defend the person?
Prayer is one important way we can ask this Person for help with our choices.
Who is Heavenly Father?
Someone sends you an inappropriate video and says, “You've GOT to see this! 😂”
What is don't watch it/delete it?
The H asks whether your choice will invite or interfere with this spiritual companion.
Who is the Holy Ghost?
Jesus taught us to treat other people the way we would want them to treat us.
What is the Golden Rule?
Your friends want you to stay online gaming until 1:00 a.m., but you have Seminary and a big test tomorrow.
What is choose what will help me fulfill my responsibilities?
If entertainment repeatedly drives away spiritual feelings, that's a good reason to do this.
What is reconsider whether I should watch or listen to it?
You take a hilarious but embarrassing picture of your friend. Posting it would probably get tons of likes.
What is consider your friend's feelings and get permission before posting—or don't post it?
The I reminds you that your choices should reflect who you really are.
What is my Identity as a child of God and disciple of Jesus Christ?
A friend is being made fun of. Following Christ might require you to do this instead of simply watching.
What is stand up for them, show kindness, or help them?
Someone says, “Show me exactly where the Church says I can't do this.” What's a better way to approach the decision?
What is look for the gospel principle involved and ask whether the choice brings me closer to Christ?
Name TWO ways you can seek guidance when you're struggling with an important decision.
What are prayer, scripture study, the Holy Ghost, patriarchal blessing, counsel from parents/leaders, and teachings of prophets?
Your friends are saying mean things about someone you don't like—and everything they're saying is TRUE. Is participating okay?
What is No?
To get full points, explain your reason.
The R asks you to think beyond right now and consider where your decision might eventually lead.
What are the Results?
Following Christ sometimes means choosing between these two things rather than simply choosing between good and evil.
What are good and better?
You pray about a decision but don't immediately receive an answer. What should you do?
What is continue faithfully seeking guidance rather than assuming silence means yes or no?
TRUE or FALSE: If there isn't a specific Church rule against something, it automatically means Heavenly Father approves of it.
What is FALSE?
You're invited somewhere where you think things may happen that conflict with your standards. Your best friends say: “Come on! You don't have to participate!”
What should determine your choice?
What is whether being there is consistent with following Christ and the guidance of the Holy Ghost?
Name what both letters mean:
S + T
S — Standards: What gospel truth or principle applies?
T — Talk to God: Have I sincerely sought Heavenly Father's guidance?