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keeping the commandments

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I show love for Jesus Christ when I keep the commandments

Spencer W. Kimball was a prophet. He wrote a special letter to children in 1979 about how we can show we love Jesus Christ by keeping the commandments. This is what he wrote:

Dear Boys and Girls,

Each one of you is special in our sight, and we know you are precious to our Heavenly Father and to His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. How fortunate you are to belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to live in this very special time when the gospel is in its fulness here upon the earth.

Greatest of All the Gifts of God

Clipart of gift from Friend along with text of Doc. & Cov. 14:7. ...

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Keep the Commandments Scavenger Hunt

Sing “Keep the Commandments” (CS, pp. 146–147). Talk about the importance of knowing what the commandments are so that we can keep them. Have a scripture “scavenger hunt” to “collect” some commandments. Post the following scripture references (but not the words in parentheses) against the chalkboard: Alma 13:28–29 (pray); D&C...

Signpost 2

This black and white image, Signpost 2, was donated by the artist, Chris Gunn. Click to read more about Chris. ... GIF - GIF image file
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Communication

This will help the girls think about how they can communicate clearly....
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Faith (This is more for primary aged children than youth.)

Keeping the commandments takes faith. And when faith and obedience are exercised we experience the sweetness of life. ...
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Comitment of Aplying Gosple principles

This teaches us that we can only DO or fulfill our commitments to our Heavenly Father and brothers and sisters or not....
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Sink or Swim

This teaches that when we are doing what is right we will swim, when we are doing things that are wrong it will bring us down or make us sink....
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Recipe for Success

The purpose is to show that there is always a reason for rules/instructions. When we follow the rules we will reach the desired outcome. If we do not follow the rules, or only partially follow them it is much harder to reach our potential...
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Honoring Parents

Being obedient to our parents and the teachings of the gospel makes a free, not slaves....
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One bad peice

To help class see in media "only a little bad" matters...
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What Goes In, Doesn't Come Out

Once they're in our heads, bad images don't come out....
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Obeying God's Laws Will Let You Fly Higher

The string of the gospel keeps us safe and in control. If we ever cut that string, and decide obeying God's laws is too much trouble, then eventually we will loose control and do a nose dive, too. ...
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Obeying the Commandments

The commandments may seem at times "out of style" but they protect us and enable us to live our lives and progess to the fullest....
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Staying Centered in the Gospel

Staying centered on the gospel will protect us from a rough ride in life....
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