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Date: February 17, 2014 12:13PM
In Preach My Gospel
"Qualifications for Baptism"
Doctrine and Covenants 20:37:
• Humble themselves before God.
• Desire to be baptized.
• Come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits.
• Repent of all their sins.
• Be willing to take upon them the name of Christ.
• Have a determination to serve Christ to the end.
• Manifest by their works that they have received the Spirit of Christ unto a remission of their sins.
First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve:
• Make sufficient changes in their lives to qualify as commanded in Doctrine and Covenants 20:37.
• Develop faith in Christ.
• Repent of transgressions.
• Live the principles of moral worthiness.
• Live the Word of Wisdom.
• Commit to pay tithing.
• Receive all the missionary lessons [lessons 1–4 on the Teaching Record and associated commitments].
• Meet the bishop or branch president.
• Attend several sacrament meetings.
(“Statement on Missionary Work,” First Presidency letter, 11 Dec. 2002)"
http://www.lds.org/manual/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/how-do-i-prepare-people-for-baptism-and-confirmation?lang=engIt is a mandatory requirement for admission as a member.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/17/2014 12:14PM by Stumbling.