Young Men General President
New Duty to God Program
He is excited about the new Duty to God program that will be arriving for Bishops in June.
In this new program young men will be expected to take charge of their own development and to share what they learn through the tasks that they undertake in seeking their Duty to God award.
“Behold thou art My son and I have a work for you to do.”
Each activity follows this simple pattern:
- First you learn about a gospel principle or a priesthood duty.
- You discover what Heavenly Father wants you to do, and you strive to gain a spiritual witness about why it is important.
- Next you make plans to act on what you have learned.
- You are encouraged to base your plans on your own needs, circumstances, and opportunities to serve others.
- This is a wonderful chance to take responsibility for your own growth and develop spiritual self-reliance.
- Then you share what you learn and experience with others.
- As you do so, you will strengthen your testimony and build faith in those around you.
- You will increase your ability to talk about the gospel with others.
As you fulfill your duty to God, you will reach out to your friends who are not of our faith and help prepare them to join the Church. Like a true brother, you will watch over and strengthen them. You will lead out in the rescue of other young men who have lost their way.
As you fulfill your duty to God, you will be a force for good at all times and in every circumstance. Your righteous example and your faithful priesthood service will be a powerful way to invite all who know you to come unto Christ.
- I testify that you will feel your heart changing as you become a faithful priesthood man. You will seek to be completely clean and administer the sacrament worthily. You will treat every young woman with kindness and respect. You will honor your parents. You will avoid offending the Spirit in what you think, say, or do. You will come to know the Lord, whom you serve, and you will ever strive to be like Him.
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