Read Doctrine and Covenants 121:34–40, and identify the effect that sin has on priesthood power. Contrast the examples of Joseph and David as found in Genesis 39, 41 and 2 Samuel 11–12. Ponder how their actions affected their spiritual strength, and share your thoughts with a parent or quorum leader. Discuss what David could have done to avoid the tragedy that occurred in his life.
Prepare a lesson or a talk on how repentance and the Atonement can help us remain worthy as priesthood holders. Consider using Preach My Gospel, Lesson 3: How do I Study and Teach: The Atonement; True to the Faith: Atonement of Jesus Christ; or “The Living Christ.” With your parents or a priesthood leader, determine when and where you can give your talk or lesson, and write your plan in the next section.
Choose at least four sections from For the Strength of Youth to study and apply; choose sections that will help you live worthy to enter the temple and participate in sacred ordinances.
My plan to give a talk or lesson about repentance and the Atonement:
Sections from For the Strength of Youth I will study
Specific things I will do to live these standards and help others do the same:
Share with others how living the standards in For the Strength of Youth has affected you and influenced those around you. You could share this with your family, at church, or in seminary.