The Standard of God
God’s commandments for us are a standard by which we can live a happy and successful life.
In the Book of Mormon, a prophet declares, “Adam fell that men might be, and men are that they might have joy.” Indeed, the Plan of Salvation that our Father in Heaven has prepared for us is often referred to as the Plan of Happiness. We also learn that Nephi and his people “lived after [...]
Q. Why can’t Mormons swim on Sunday? Swimming is something we do mainly for recreation, like sailing, golfing, four-wheeling, and going to the movies. The Lord has asked us to spend one day of our week in worship. Recreation often distracts from this goal. We prefer to find activities that focus our thoughts on the [...]
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