Becoming Spiritually Self-Reliant
President Nelson said that your ability to do this is “the most important skill” in your life.
What is hearing Him / receiving personal revelation?
This man said his soul hungered, showing that real conversion begins with spiritual desire.
Who is Enos?
President Nelson said scripture study must be done this way, not casually.
What is daily and diligently?
This modern prophet warned “the adversary never sleeps,” meaning we cannot do this spiritually.
What is be casual or spiritually lazy?
This is the first ordinance that puts us on the covenant path.
What is baptism?
Alma teaches that faith begins with a desire to do this, not perfect knowledge.
What is believe?
After seeing an angel, this future prophet changed, but his real conversion came only after “remembering his father’s teachings.”
Who is Alma the Younger?
This weekly ordinance shows Christ our willingness to take His name upon us.
What is the sacrament?
The Lord warned that small sins can lead to big ones, calling it this type of path in Alma 12.
What is the chains of hell / the hardening of hearts?
Christ commanded His disciples to take His name upon them, something renewed each week through this.
What is the sacrament covenant?
Christ taught that wise people build their spiritual foundation on this, not on “the sand.”
What is His words / His teachings?
These people showed they were truly converted when they buried something “deep in the earth.”
Who are the Anti-Nephi-Lehies?
Elder Andersen taught that conversion grows when we “choose to do this” even when we don’t feel like it.
What is keep commandments / act in faith?
Elder Holland said that media choices must be judged by this question: “Will this make me more like ___?”
Who is Jesus Christ?
Conversion is not an event but a lifelong process called this scriptural word (Mosiah 3).
What is becoming a saint?
Elder Bednar says youth should not wait for “big spiritual events” but must learn to recognize this type of revelation.
What is quiet, consistent revelation / line upon line?
Alma told this group that conversion requires “a mighty change” and “putting off the natural man.”
Who are the people of Zarahemla / his own people (Alma 5)?
This spiritual habit is the only one specifically commanded that we do always.
What is pray (pray always)?
Christ taught that even good intentions are powerless without this, doing what He says.
What is obedience / keeping His commandments?
Elder Uchtdorf said that true discipleship is shown not in dramatic events but in these “small and simple things.”
What are daily acts of faith, kindness, obedience?
The Savior warned that in the last days, even the “very elect” will be deceived if they do not have this.
What is personal spiritual discernment?
The Savior in 3 Nephi taught that conversion deepens when we come unto Him with these two things broken.
What are a broken heart and contrite spirit?
President Oaks said youth must “be engaged in the work of the Lord,” also called this ancient phrase from the New Testament.
What is being “about my Father’s business”?
President Nelson warned that Satan’s greatest tactic for youth today is this subtle technique.
What is distraction?
The Savior summarized conversion when He said, “If ye love me, ___.”
What is keep my commandments?