Laws help us to be safe and live in peace. Find these symbols among leaders that remind us to obey the law: no fires, clasping hands, recycle, crosswalk, airplanes, no fishing, swimming, and a heart. Location in the Scriptures: Article of Faith 12. Memorize the Scriptures: We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.

12th Article of Faith

An illustration of the twelfth article of faith—“Laws” (the flags of various countries).

12th Article of Faith—Laws

“We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.” —Articles of Faith 1:12

Articles of Faith 1:12

“We must choose who to follow.”—President Boyd K. Packer, “The Witness” Do Not Copy.

Choose Who to Follow

“Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed.”—President Thomas S. Monson, “The Three Rs of Choice”

Courage Is Needed

Three children standing together, looking at a row of flags. From the Children’s Songbook, page 131, “The Twelfth Article of Faith”; watercolor illustration by Beth Whittaker.

Row of Flags

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