Entertainment

“O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day. …

“And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work” (Doctrine and Covenants 4:2, 5).

Additional scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:29; Matthew 6:24; John 17:15–16; Titus 2:12; James 4:4; Doctrine and Covenants 53:2–3; 88:67–68; 133:5, 7, 14

Games, Movies, and Television

Activities during your off-assignment time, such as video games, movies, and television, are acceptable with the approval of your stake president. Such activities should not interfere with your personal preparation, study, or service time. Avoid anything that detracts from the Spirit. You should not wear your missionary badge during these times.

Ward and Institute Attendance

Attend your home ward or the young single adult ward in your area during your mission. You are also encouraged to participate in institute classes and activities. In addition, you may participate in young single adult activities sponsored by your ward or stake, such as family home evening activities, temple trips, devotionals, games, and picnics.

Dating is not permitted for service missionaries.

Cultural and Recreational Activities

Cultural and recreational activities that you participate in during off-assignment hours should be wholesome and uplifting.

Music

Listen to music that is consistent with your sacred calling. Music should invite the Spirit, help you focus on the work, and direct your thoughts and feelings to the Savior. Do not listen to music that encourages immorality, glorifies violence, uses offensive language, or dulls your spiritual sensitivity through its beat, instrumentation, volume, lyrics, or intensity.

“And go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord” (Doctrine and Covenants 38:42).

Electronic and Computer Equipment

All use of electronic devices and media, including cell phones and computers, should be in harmony with gospel principles. It should not detract in any way from the spirit and calling of your mission. Avoid anything that is vulgar, immoral, violent, or pornographic. Refrain from using your cell phone during your service assignment hours.

Pornography

Pornography is a transgression of God’s commandments. It drives away the Spirit, leads to other transgressions, and is highly addictive. Strictly avoid situations in which you might read, see, or hear pornographic material. Protect yourself, your family, and other missionaries from this spiritually destructive danger.