Children and Youth
My Gospel Standards


“My Gospel Standards,” Personal Development: Children’s Guidebook (2019)

“My Gospel Standards,” Personal Development: Children’s Guidebook

My Gospel Standards

Gospel standards help you act in ways Jesus would. They may give you ideas for new activities to plan and do.

  • I will follow Heavenly Father’s plan for me.

  • I will remember my baptismal covenant and listen to the Holy Ghost.

  • I will choose the right. I know I can repent when I make a mistake.

  • I will be honest with Heavenly Father, others, and myself.

  • I will use the names of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ reverently.

  • I will not swear or use crude words.

  • I will do those things on the Sabbath that will help me feel close to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

  • I will honor my parents and do my part to strengthen my family.

  • I will keep my mind and body sacred and pure, and I will not partake of things that are harmful to me.

  • I will dress modestly to show respect for Heavenly Father and myself.

  • I will read, watch, and listen only to things that are pleasing to Heavenly Father.

  • I will listen only to music that is pleasing to Heavenly Father.

  • I will seek good friends and treat others kindly.

  • I will live now to be worthy to go to the temple and do my part to have an eternal family.