Sunday School: Gospel Doctrine
Lesson 38: ‘In Mine Own Way’


“Lesson 38: ‘In Mine Own Way’” Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class Member Study Guide (1999)

“Lesson 38,” Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class Member Study Guide

Lesson 38

“In Mine Own Way”

Reading assignment: Doctrine and Covenants 38:30; 42:30–31, 42; 58:26–28; 104:13–18; Our Heritage, pages 108–9, 111–14.

  • What does it mean to be self-reliant in spiritual things? How can you become more self-reliant in spiritual things?

  • What does it mean to be self-reliant in temporal things? How can you become more self-reliant in temporal things?

  • What can you do to become more self-reliant in your finances? What practices have helped you avoid debt or get out of debt?

  • Read D&C 42:30–31; 44:6; 52:40; 56:16; 88:123; 104:18. What do these verses teach about caring for those in need? What is the Lord’s “own way” of providing for the poor? (See D&C 104:13–18.) How are you blessed when you give to others who are in need?

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