October: How can I use the scriptures to help others become more Christlike?

Becoming Like Heavenly Father

Why has God given us commandments?

• “As Many as I Love, I Rebuke and Chasten” Elder Christofferson - Split in 6 groups and ask why God has given us commandments.
• Group 1 read first paragraph.
• A: Return to live with him
• A: To prepare to live the celestial law
• Group 2 read second paragraph.
• A: Become like him
• Make list of attributes that God has. (Loving, Merciful, Righteous, Wise, Respectful, Serviceful, Provider, Protector, Teacher, Perfect, Exemplar, Patriarch (honored from moral character), Disciplinarian, Spiritual leader

Ingredient example/activity

• With these ingredients, could you make the item with the instructions given?
• The commandments are essentially a recipe to become the best person we can be and to be like Heavenly Father.
• What commandments help us develop those attributes? (refer to previous list)
• No other Gods before me - Respectful
• No graven images - Patriarch
• No taking Lord’s name in vain - Respectful
• Keep the sabbath day holy - Spiritual Leader
• Honor thy father and thy mother - Loving
• No murder - Merciful
• No committing adultery - Loving
• Do not steal
• Do not bear false witness (lying)
• Do not covet
• Word of Wisdom - Wise
• Chastity - Loving, Respectful
• Tithing - Provider
• Missionary work - Teacher, Provider
• Multiply and Replenish the Earth (Have a family) - Protector, Provider, Teacher, Disciplinarian, Spiritual Leader
• Love thy neighbor - Serviceful
• ALL - Righteous, Exemplar
• Then we become perfect. D&C 88:22 - Live celestial life on earth.
• D&C 82:8–10 - God has promised us eternal life if we keep his commandments.

Conclusion - Questions to leave with

• How might it affect their attitudes toward obedience to the commandments?
• How might it affect the choices they make?