October 2024 General Conference

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Last updated on November 21st, 2024 at 07:47 am

Christlike Attribute Activity

“The purpose of this activity is to help you identify opportunities for spiritual growth. Read each item below. Decide how true that statement is about you, and choose the appropriate response. Write your responses in your study journal.

“No one can respond ‘always’ to every statement. Spiritual growth is a lifelong process. That is one reason it is exciting and rewarding—because there are countless opportunities to grow and to experience the blessings of growth.

“Be comfortable with beginning where you are. Commit yourself to doing the spiritual work needed to grow. Seek God’s help. When you have setbacks, have confidence that He will help you. As you pray, seek guidance about which attributes to focus on at various times during your mission.”

Response Key

  • 1 = never
  • 2 = sometimes
  • 3 = often
  • 4 = almost always
  • 5 = always

Faith

  1.  I believe in Christ and accept Him as my Savior. (2 Nephi 25:29)
    • “‘I Am He’” by President Jeffrey R. Holland: “Down through history many have simplified, even trivialized our image of [Jesus Christ] and His witness of who He was. They have reduced His righteousness to mere prudishness, His justice to mere anger, His mercy to mere permissiveness. We must not be guilty of such simplistic versions of Him that conveniently ignore teachings we find uncomfortable.”
  2.  I feel confident that God loves me. (1 Nephi 11:17)
  3.  I trust the Savior enough to accept His will and do what He asks. (1 Nephi 3:7)
  4.  I believe that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Ghost, I can be forgiven of my sins and sanctified as I repent. (Enos 1:2–8)
  5.  I have faith that God hears and answers my prayers. (Mosiah 27:14)
  6.  I think about the Savior during the day and remember what He has done for me. (Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79)
  7.  I have faith that God will bring about good things in my life and the lives of others as we devote ourselves to Him and His Son. (Ether 12:12)
    • “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again” by President Russell M. Nelson: “I call upon you to rededicate your lives to Jesus Christ. I call upon you to help gather scattered Israel and to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord. I call upon you to talk of Christ, testify of Christ, have faith in Christ, and rejoice in Christ! Come unto Christ and ‘offer your whole [soul]’ to Him.”
  8.  I know by the power of the Holy Ghost that the Book of Mormon is true. (Moroni 10:3–5)
  9.  I have faith to accomplish what Christ wants me to do. (Moroni 7:33)

Hope

  1.  One of my greatest desires is to inherit eternal life in the celestial kingdom. (Moroni 7:41)
  2.  I am confident that I will have a happy and successful mission. (Doctrine and Covenants 31:3–5)
  3.  I feel peaceful and optimistic about the future. (Doctrine and Covenants 59:23)
  4.  I believe that someday I will dwell with God and become like Him. (Ether 12:4)

Charity and Love

  1.  I feel a sincere desire for the eternal welfare and happiness of others. (Mosiah 28:3)
    • “Simple Is the Doctrine of Jesus Christ” by President Henry B. Eyring: “We should seize every opportunity to share the teachings of Jesus Christ with children.”
    • “‘I Am He’” by President Jeffrey R. Holland: “During His mortal mission, Jesus taught that there were two great commandments. … If we are to follow the Savior faithfully in these two crucial and inextricably linked rules, we ought to hold firmly to what He actually said.”
  2.  When I pray, I ask for charity—the pure love of Christ. (Moroni 7:47–48)
  3.  I try to understand others’ feelings and see their point of view. (Jude 1:22)
    • “Following Christ” by President Dallin H. Oaks: “Potential adversaries should begin their discussions by identifying common ground on which all agree. To follow our Perfect Role Model and His prophet, we need to practice what is popularly known as the Golden Rule: ‘All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.’ We need to love and do good to all. We need to avoid contention and be peacemakers in all our communications. This does not mean to compromise our principles and priorities but to cease harshly attacking others for theirs. That is what our Perfect Role Model did in His ministry. That is the example He set for us as He invited us to follow Him.”
  4.  I forgive others who have offended or wronged me. (Ephesians 4:32)
  5.  I reach out in love to help those who are lonely, struggling, or discouraged. (Mosiah 18:9)
  6.  When appropriate, I express my love and care for others by ministering to them through word and deed. (Luke 7:12–15)
  7.  I look for opportunities to serve others. (Mosiah 2:17)
  8.  I say positive things about others. (Doctrine and Covenants 42:27)
    • “Following Christ” by President Dallin H. Oaks: “Peacemakers! How it would change personal relationships if followers of Christ would forgo harsh and hurtful words in all their communications.”
  9.  I am kind and patient with others, even when they are hard to get along with. (Moroni 7:45)
  10.  I find joy in others’ achievements. (Alma 17:2–4)

Virtue

  1.  I am clean and pure in heart. (Psalm 24:3–4)
  2.  I desire to do good. (Mosiah 5:2)
  3.  I focus on righteous, uplifting thoughts and put unwholesome thoughts out of my mind. (Doctrine and Covenants 121:45)
  4.  I repent of my sins and strive to overcome my weaknesses. (Doctrine and Covenants 49:26–28; Ether 12:27)
  5.  I feel the influence of the Holy Ghost in my life. (Doctrine and Covenants 11:12–13)

Integrity

  1.  I am true to God at all times. (Mosiah 18:9)
  2.  I do not lower my standards or behavior so I can impress or be accepted by others. (1 Nephi 8:24–28)
  3.  I am honest with God, myself, my leaders, and others. (Doctrine and Covenants 51:9)
  4.  I am dependable. (Alma 53:20)

Knowledge

  1.  I feel confident in my understanding of gospel doctrine and principles. (Alma 17:2–3)
  2.  I study the scriptures daily. (2 Timothy 3:16–17)
  3.  I seek to understand the truth and find answers to my questions. (Doctrine and Covenants 6:7)
    • “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again” by President Russell M. Nelson: “I urge you to devote time each week—for the rest of your life—to increase your understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.”
  4.  I seek knowledge and guidance through the Spirit. (1 Nephi 4:6)
  5.  I cherish the doctrine and principles of the gospel. (2 Nephi 4:15)
    • “Simple Is the Doctrine of Jesus Christ” by President Henry B. Eyring: “As we teach these principles to those we love, the Holy Ghost will help us to know the truth. Because we need the promptings of the Holy Ghost, we must avoid speculation or personal interpretation that goes beyond teaching true doctrine.”

Patience

  1.  I wait patiently for the blessings and promises of the Lord to be fulfilled. (2 Nephi 10:17)
    • “‘I Am He’” by President Jeffrey R. Holland: “So, through abundance as well as poverty, through private acclaim as well as public criticism, through the divine elements of the Restoration as well as the human foibles that will inevitably be part of it, we stay the course with the true Church of Christ.”
  2.  I am able to wait for things without getting upset or frustrated. (Romans 8:25)
  3.  I am patient with the challenges of being a missionary. (Alma 17:11)
  4.  I am patient with others. (Romans 15:1)
  5.  I am patient with myself and rely on the Lord as I work to overcome my weaknesses. (Ether 12:27)
  6.  I face adversity with patience and faith. (Alma 34:40–41)

Humility

  1.  I am meek and lowly in heart. (Matthew 11:29)
  2.  I rely on God for help. (Alma 26:12)
  3.  I am grateful for the blessings I have received from God. (Alma 7:23)
  4.  My prayers are earnest and sincere. (Enos 1:4)
  5.  I appreciate direction from my leaders or teachers. (2 Nephi 9:28–29)
    • “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again” by President Russell M. Nelson: “In this conference, the Lord has spoken to us through His servants. I urge you to study their messages. Use them as a litmus test of what is true and what is not during the next six months.”
  6.  I strive to be submissive to God’s will. (Mosiah 24:15)
    • “Simple Is the Doctrine of Jesus Christ” by President Henry B. Eyring: “Talk to God, … plead for His help for your loved one, and … thank Him not only for help but for the patience and gentleness that come from not receiving all you desire right away or perhaps ever.”

Diligence

  1.  I work effectively, even when I’m not under close supervision. (Doctrine and Covenants 58:26–27)
  2.  I focus my efforts on the most important things. (Matthew 23:23)
    • “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again” by President Russell M. Nelson: “Now is the time for you and for me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Now is the time for us to make our discipleship our highest priority.”
  3.  I have a personal prayer at least twice a day. (Alma 34:17–27)
  4.  I focus my thoughts on my calling as a missionary. (Doctrine and Covenants 4:2, 5)
  5.  I set goals and plan regularly. (Doctrine and Covenants 88:119)
  6.  I work hard until the job is completed. (Doctrine and Covenants 10:4)
  7.  I find joy and satisfaction in my work. (Alma 36:24–25)

Obedience

  1.  When I pray, I ask for strength to resist temptation and to do what is right. (3 Nephi 18:15)
  2.  I am worthy to have a temple recommend. (Doctrine and Covenants 97:8)
  3.  I willingly obey the mission rules and follow the counsel of my leaders. (Hebrews 13:17)
  4.  I strive to live in accordance with the laws and principles of the gospel. (Doctrine and Covenants 41:5)
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