Am I worthy to take the sacrament or go to the temple?

Yes, you are worthy to take the sacrament and go to the temple. There is no inherent sin in having thoughts of suicide or having made a suicide attempt. Remember that taking the sacrament and attending the temple draw us closer to our Heavenly Father as we renew and remember our covenants. The scriptures teach that in the ordinances of salvation, “the power of godliness is manifest” (D&C 84:20). These covenants and ordinances can bring a great healing power into our lives.

If you are not sure if you are worthy to participate in these ordinances, talk with your bishop. Counsel together to decide what is best for your situation.

Church and Community Resources

• Mark 2:17
• “Repentance Is Always Positive,” Stephen W. Owen, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2017, 48–50
• “Repentance: A Joyful Choice,” Elder Dale G. Renlund, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 121–24
• “Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ,” Elder Richard G. Scott, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 82–84
• “Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service,” Elder Robert D. Hales, Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 34–36
• “The Master Healer,” Carole M. Stephens, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 9–12
• “Arms of Safety,” Elder Jay E. Jensen, Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 47–49
• “Repentance,” Gospel Topics, topics.lds.org
• “Sacrament,” Gospel Topics, topics.lds.org