The Nine Absolutes — nine keys to spiritual well-being
The Nine Absolutes that lead to spiritual well-being and possession of the Spirit:
- SCRIPTURES — Feasting — daily feasting upon the scriptures for at least 30 minutes — should include the Book of Mormon — 2 Nephi 4:15
- PRAYER — Intent — heart-felt personal prayer every morning and night — Enos 1:4
- FASTING — Purpose — a meaningful fast with a purpose every month — Alma 17:3
- DUTY — Act ! — learn our duties and responsibilities, and then carry them out — D&C 135:3
- SERVICE — Selfless — service to another person or group daily, planned or spontaneous — Acts 10:38
- SABBATH DAY — Sign — show respect for the Lord by honoring His day, let your actions be your “sign” to Him of your love and devotion — Ezekiel 20:12
- TITHES & OFFERINGS — Full and generous — the payment of a full tithing and of a generous fast offering monthly — Malachi 3:10
- TEMPLE — Covenants — attendance at the temple and reflection on sacred temple covenants regularly — 2 Nephi 5:16
- MEETINGS — Worship — faithful attendance at all church meetings every Sabbath, with the desire to worship the Lord — Moroni 6:5-6
Mnemonic to assist in remembering these nine absolutes:
- Some (Scriptures)
- People (Prayer)
- Find (Fasting)
- Daily (Duty)
- Scripture (Service)
- Study (Sabbath)
- Tough (Tithing)
- To (Temple)
- Master (Meetings)
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