Doctrines and Principles of Self-Reliance

Doctrines

1. The temporal and spiritual are one

   Doctrine and Covenants 29:34; Alma 37:38–43

2. The Lord commands us to be self-reliant and has all power to help us

   Doctrine and Covenants 104:15–16; 100:1; 1 Nephi 9:6; 2 Nephi 27:21, 23; Mosiah 4:9; Matthew 28:18

3. Self-reliance is a principle of exaltation

   Doctrine and Covenants 132:20

Principles

For more details on the following principles, refer to the self-reliance booklet My Foundation: Principles, Skills, Habits.

1. Exercise faith in Jesus Christ

   1 Nephi 9:6; Hebrews 11

2. Be obedient

   Doctrine and Covenants 93:28; 130:20–21; Abraham 3:25; Hebrews 5:8–9

3. Act

   2 Nephi 2:16, 26

4. Serve and be unified

   Moses 7:18; Galatians 5:14