Duty to God #1: Building Faith and Testimony

Faith increases as one reads, searches, and ponders the scriptures regularly. Reverence, the 12th point of the Scout Law, is strengthened as we increase our faith in Jesus Christ. Read the Book of Mormon and mark special passages that impress you. As you read, write your impressions in your journal about the Savior.

Book of Mormon Reading Chart

You may be asked if you believe in Jesus Christ and if your Church is considered Christian. To clarify the beliefs of the Church concerning Jesus Christ, in 2000 the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles issued a proclamation entitled “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles.” Read this document and discuss with a parent or leader the important doctrines included in this testimony of our modern-day apostles concerning Jesus Christ. You may consider committing all or parts of it to memory.

Electives  (Choose and complete two from the following)

We strengthen our understanding of our duty to God as we share with and teach others. Teach someone from your troop or family what it means to have faith and how that helps you do your duty to God more effectively. Discuss with a parent or leader your experience as you prepared for and taught this concept of service.

The Come, Follow Me resource manual teaches us that “The aim of all gospel learning is to deepen our conversion and help us become more like Jesus Christ.” Read 4 lessons from the current Come, Follow Me resource booklet and prepare a brief outline of each lesson that can be saved and used to teach that topic.

Example Come Follow Me lesson outline

For Scouts, complete at least one year of seminary. Discuss with a parent or leader how your faith and testimony have grown during that year.

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