Commandments

“Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God” (Mosiah 2:41).

Commandments are the laws and requirements that a loving Heavenly Father gives His children to bless them, protect them, and guide them back to Him. The outlines in this unit will help each young man learn about the blessings that come from obeying Heavenly Father’s commandments. As the young men keep the commandments and continually repent, they will manifest their love for the Lord and keep themselves free from worldly influences.

Outlines to Choose from This Month

• How can I be in the world but not of the world?

• How do the things I say affect me and those around me?

• How can I resist pornography?

• Why do we fast?

• Why are we commanded to keep the Sabbath day holy?

• Why do we pay tithing?

• Why is it important to be honest?

Mutual

Consider how you can plan activities that connect with what the youth are learning. The Church’s Youth Activities site is available to assist you. Many of the learning activities in these outlines could also serve as effective Mutual activities. Work with quorum presidencies to select and plan appropriate activities that reinforce what the young men learn on Sunday.

Duty to God

The following sections from the Duty to God book relate to the lessons in this unit:

“Live Worthily,” pages 16–17, 40–41, 64–65

“Understand Doctrine,” pages 18–20, 42–44, 66–68