Search Doctrine and Covenants 121:41–45, and write down principles that govern the use of the priesthood. Then do the following (ask for help from a parent or priesthood leader if possible):
Search verses 45 and 46, and identify the blessings that come from living these principles. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above for each of these blessings.
Study Doctrine and Covenants 63:16 and identify the consequences of having unclean thoughts. Contrast these warnings with the blessings of letting “virtue garnish [your] thoughts unceasingly” (D&C 121:45). Choose at least four sections from For the Strength of Youth to study; consider focusing on the sections that will help you have virtuous thoughts. In particular, ponder what you can do to avoid the dangers described in Doctrine and Covenants 63:16.
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 a parent or quorum leader how living these standards has affected you and influenced those around you. As you share, talk about the kind of person you are becoming.