September Lesson Schedule

Commandments 

1st September:  Combined Lesson

8th September: Class Lesson

15th September: Class Lesson

22nd September: Stake Conference

29th September: Combined Lesson - Bishop Orr

“Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God” (Mosiah 2:41). 

Commandments are the laws and requirements that God gives to mankind. When we keep the commandments, we manifest our love for the Lord and receive blessings from Him (see Leviticus 26:3–12; John 14:15; Mosiah 2:41). We are commanded to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind and to have Christlike love for others (see Matthew 22:36–39; John 13:34–35).

The Ten Commandments were revealed to Moses anciently and are still vital today (see Exodus 20:3–17). They include keeping the Sabbath day holy (see Exodus 20:8–11; Isaiah 58:13–14; D&C 59:9–13), keeping the law of chastity (see Exodus 20:14; Genesis 39:7–9; Alma 39:9), and being honest (see Exodus 20:16). Examples of other commandments include paying a full tithe (see Malachi 3:8–10), fasting (see Isaiah 58:6–7), praying (see 3 Nephi 18:15, 20–21; D&C 10:5), and observing the Word of Wisdom (see D&C 89:18–21).

We have also been commanded to become as our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, in our desires, thoughts, words, and actions (see 3 Nephi 12:48). The Lord has given us eternal truths, or principles, that help govern our decisions and actions. These principles lead us to live as the Savior and receive His promised blessings.

Related references: James 1:5–6; 2 Nephi 32:8–9; Mosiah 4:3; Alma 37:35; D&C 82:8–10; 105:5; 121:36; 130:18–19; 138:4

1st September:  Combined Lesson

8th September: Class Lesson

15th September: Class Lesson

22nd September: Stake Conference

29th September: Combined Lesson - Bishop Orr