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Ponder:What laws must I obey to become more self-reliant?
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“Obedience Brings Blessings” (No video? Read the next page.)
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Discuss:Obedience to God’s laws and principles leads to spiritual and temporal blessings. What experiences have you had to prove this?
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Read:Doctrine and Covenants 130:20–21; statement by Joseph Smith (on the right)
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Practice:Look at the table below. Notice how obedience to specific laws leads to specific blessings. Some examples are provided.
Now, take a few minutes to:
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Write down specific blessings you desire in your job search, self-employment, or education. Use the right column.
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Use the left column to list the laws you can obey to receive those blessings.
Obey
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To Receive
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Laws or principles
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Blessings
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The Word of Wisdom (D&C 89)
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Better health, great knowledge
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Tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:10–12)
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Temporal and spiritual blessings, success in our work, protection
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Go to work every day on time
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Continued employment and ability to create savings
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Eat healthily and exercise regularly
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You miss less work days due to illness
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Practice:Write two or three specific ways you can increase your obedience to the laws you chose:
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Commit:Commit to doing the following actions during the week. Check the boxes when you complete each task:
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Practice being obedient every day.
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Teach this principle to your family.
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Continue to practice the previous foundation principles.