Primary 28 - Good Character

Brothers and sisters, 

Wow, another week has come and gone. Hopefully, you have taken the opportunity to go through the reading this last week. This week seemed to focus on prayer, service, and the blessings available if we following our Heavenly Father's will. The nice thing about the lessons is that we can each learn or be touched by something that we can share. Hopefully, you will be willing to share what the Holy Ghost has given you if you feel inspired.

One of the things that stood out to us this week can be found in the following verses...

8 And again, I say unto you, I give unto you a new commandment, that you may understand my will concerning you;
9 Or, in other words, I give unto you directions how you may act before me, that it may turn to you for your salvation.
10 I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise.
[Doctrine and Covenants 82:8–10]

How amazing, plain, simple, and powerful those scriptures are for us. The Lord tells us what we need to do to receive salvation and tells us if we do what He says He is bound. The key is to strive to match our will with the Lord’s will. 

Pure character is what you do when you think no one is looking. We want to strive to be the people we want to be through Christ. That requires faith, hope, charity, and constant repentance. Find joy in this endeavor will bring happiness to your whole life. Satan will try to make you believe crazy things. Believe us, this guy is not on your side, ever. Brothers and sisters, do things bigger than yourself. Serve others, share the scriptures, share a smile, bear your testimony, be an example of a true follower of Christ, and helping others will help you further in being the adult you can become. You'll move, change schools, wards but if you strive to be a shining light in this dark world, Heavenly Father will bless you and the ones that you touch with the Spirit. We love you all and are excited to see you in class. 

Brothers Bingham and Keller

Challenges 
1) Read D&C 84
2) What is something you can work on to help you be more like the Lord. Write it down and then pray for help and guidance.

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