DM: Marriage and Family
Reading Assignment: Doctrinal Mastery Core Document: Topic 8: Marriage and Family Read and ponder this topic carefully. Also read Alma 39:9 carefully.
Learning Activities:
1) Read and mark the Doctrinal mastery topic in your journal2) Read Alma 39:9. Mark it as a doctrinal mastery topic. Read it slowly and carefully and mark important words and phrases. Consider which phrases mean the most to you but also think about questions you have about this verse. Come to class prepared to add to our discussion on this verse.
3) Read this quote from Elder Holland and consider linking to it or pasting it into your scriptures:
“Along with filters on computers and a lock on affections, remember that the only real control in life is self-control. Exercise more control over even the marginal moments that confront you. If a TV show is indecent, turn it off. If a movie is crude, walk out. If an improper relationship is developing, sever it. Many of these influences, at least initially, may not technically be evil, but they can blunt our judgment, dull our spirituality, and lead to something that could be evil. An old proverb says that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, so watch your step” (Jeffrey R. Holland, “Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 45).
