What does a good Mormon look like...? Pt1
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:52 am
What I have tried to do is pull out from the first session of General Conference all those statements that describe what a member of the Church should 'Do'. I have ignored, where possible all the things we are advised not to do etc.
(I will do the other Conference sessions as time permits)
Quentin L. Cook
"President Monson, we love, honor, and sustain you!"
"Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment."
"...we must not physically, emotionally, or verbally abuse anyone else."
"...teach your children to live moral, righteous lives and walk uprightly before the Lord."
"Your children need to know that you have faith in the Savior, love your Heavenly Father, and sustain the leaders of the Church."
Ann M. Dibb
"...never be afraid or reluctant to acknowledge, “I’m a Mormon.”
"...seek to find answers to our questions by feasting on the scriptures and the teachings of the prophets…"
"...we must especially pay attention to increasing our gospel knowledge."
"We live the gospel and become “doers of the word” by exercising faith, being obedient, lovingly serving others, and following our Savior’s example. We act with integrity and do what we know is right “at all times and in all things, and in all places”6 no matter who may or may not be watching."
"...live high moral standards."
"...humility and submission to the will of God."
Craig C. Christiensen
"...study, ponder, and pray about gospel truths…"
"...share these {Gospel} truths with our families, with fellow members of the Church, and with friends and neighbors in our community…"
"...reach out to others in service…"
"...align our lives with the will of God and seek His constant direction."
Shayne M. Bowen.
"...turn to your Father in Heaven and plead for His comfort that comes through His plan; His Son, Jesus Christ; and His Comforter, who is the Holy Ghost."
"...we rely on the Atonement of Jesus Christ…"
Russell M. Nelson
"We follow the Lord Jesus Christ and teach of Him."
"Strengthening marriages and families is of utmost importance to Latter-day Saints."
"An independent study recently found that Latter-day Saints were the most knowledgeable about Christianity and the Bible."
"Many of you have a deep desire to help people in need. Because we follow Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints are also compelled by that insatiable urge."
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"...cherish those we love by spending meaningful time with them, doing things together, and cultivating treasured memories."
"...good intentions are not enough. We must do."
"Declaring our testimony of the gospel is good, but being a living example of the restored gospel is better."
"Wishing to be more faithful to our covenants is good; actually being faithful to sacred covenants—including living a virtuous life, paying our tithes and offerings, keeping the Word of Wisdom, and serving those in need—is much better. Announcing that we will dedicate more time for family prayer, scripture study, and wholesome family activities is good; but actually doing all these things steadily will bring heavenly blessings to our lives."
"...listen to and obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit."
"We shouldn’t wait to be happy until we reach some future point, only to discover that happiness was already available—all the time! Life is not meant to be appreciated only in retrospect."
"...spend more time with those we love."
"...strive more earnestly to become the person God wants us to be."
"...find happiness, regardless of our circumstances."
(I will do the other Conference sessions as time permits)
Quentin L. Cook
"President Monson, we love, honor, and sustain you!"
"Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment."
"...we must not physically, emotionally, or verbally abuse anyone else."
"...teach your children to live moral, righteous lives and walk uprightly before the Lord."
"Your children need to know that you have faith in the Savior, love your Heavenly Father, and sustain the leaders of the Church."
Ann M. Dibb
"...never be afraid or reluctant to acknowledge, “I’m a Mormon.”
"...seek to find answers to our questions by feasting on the scriptures and the teachings of the prophets…"
"...we must especially pay attention to increasing our gospel knowledge."
"We live the gospel and become “doers of the word” by exercising faith, being obedient, lovingly serving others, and following our Savior’s example. We act with integrity and do what we know is right “at all times and in all things, and in all places”6 no matter who may or may not be watching."
"...live high moral standards."
"...humility and submission to the will of God."
Craig C. Christiensen
"...study, ponder, and pray about gospel truths…"
"...share these {Gospel} truths with our families, with fellow members of the Church, and with friends and neighbors in our community…"
"...reach out to others in service…"
"...align our lives with the will of God and seek His constant direction."
Shayne M. Bowen.
"...turn to your Father in Heaven and plead for His comfort that comes through His plan; His Son, Jesus Christ; and His Comforter, who is the Holy Ghost."
"...we rely on the Atonement of Jesus Christ…"
Russell M. Nelson
"We follow the Lord Jesus Christ and teach of Him."
"Strengthening marriages and families is of utmost importance to Latter-day Saints."
"An independent study recently found that Latter-day Saints were the most knowledgeable about Christianity and the Bible."
"Many of you have a deep desire to help people in need. Because we follow Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints are also compelled by that insatiable urge."
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"...cherish those we love by spending meaningful time with them, doing things together, and cultivating treasured memories."
"...good intentions are not enough. We must do."
"Declaring our testimony of the gospel is good, but being a living example of the restored gospel is better."
"Wishing to be more faithful to our covenants is good; actually being faithful to sacred covenants—including living a virtuous life, paying our tithes and offerings, keeping the Word of Wisdom, and serving those in need—is much better. Announcing that we will dedicate more time for family prayer, scripture study, and wholesome family activities is good; but actually doing all these things steadily will bring heavenly blessings to our lives."
"...listen to and obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit."
"We shouldn’t wait to be happy until we reach some future point, only to discover that happiness was already available—all the time! Life is not meant to be appreciated only in retrospect."
"...spend more time with those we love."
"...strive more earnestly to become the person God wants us to be."
"...find happiness, regardless of our circumstances."
