Physical and Temporal Well-Being

Finances

The money you use during your mission represents sacrifices by you, your family, and others. Budget your money. Be thrifty and wise in how you spend it. Do not loan or borrow money.

If you need additional money, talk to your parents or guardians. If challenges persist, talk with your priesthood leader.

“Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:119).

“All things unto me are spiritual, and not at any time have I given unto you a law which was temporal; neither any man, nor the children of men; neither Adam, your father, whom I created” (Doctrine and Covenants 29:34).

Transportation

Public transportation is usually less expensive than driving and should be considered for getting to and from your mission assignment.

If you drive, drive defensively. Pray for the Lord’s protection. Everyone in the car must wear an individual seat belt whenever the vehicle is moving.

Do not use a cell phone while driving. All passengers share responsibility for safety. Drive with headlights on both day and night. If you are involved in an accident while traveling to your mission assignment, contact the police or emergency services as appropriate. As soon as possible, also contact your family. Then contact your assignment supervisors and priesthood leader. Service missionaries do not drive Church-owned vehicles while serving.

“Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” (1 Corinthians 6:19).

Additional scriptures: 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; Doctrine and Covenants 88:124; 89:18–20

Health and Safety

Your health and safety are of great importance. Maintain your health so you can serve with all your heart, might, mind, and strength. Exercise daily as your circumstances allow. You and your family are responsible for your medical care needs. Visits to a physician or other health care professionals should be coordinated in advance with your supervisors.

Listen to and follow the promptings of the Spirit, which can warn you of danger. Be sensitive to anything that is out of the ordinary, especially anyone who watches you closely or asks probing questions.

Avoid situations that could lead to conflict. Be careful of what you say and write in public and in private. Always be wise and mature in your conduct.