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Nilah Judd - Winchester Hills 2nd Ward

Sister Oscarson mentioned several things in the Relief Society Broadcast that we “need” to do”.  I felt impressed to “act in doctrine”.

Originally I left the action steps blank hoping that you would fill them in and that I could learn from you, but then I decided that it was hypocritical of me not to “act in doctrine” first before expecting others to.

I do not know if the blog spot is interactive, but I would love to hear your ideas of how we can act in doctrine regarding the points that Sister Oscarson teaches. 

• We need women who have a bedrock understanding of the doctrine of Christ.  I will act in doctrine by studying the doctrine of Christ.
• We need women who can detect deception.  I will act in doctrine by praying for the gift of discernment and heeding promptings.
• We need women who know how to access the power that God makes available to covenant keepers. I will act in doctrine by implementing my part of covenants at the sacrament table and in the temple.
• We need women who have the courage and vision of Mother Eve.” I will act in doctrine by kindly speaking out on doctrine.
• We need to be girls and women who study the essential doctrines of the gospel and have an unshakable testimony of their truthfulness.  I will act in doctrine by searching out and acting upon discovered doctrine found in prophetic commentary and scripture.
• We need to acknowledge the centrality of God our Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, to our faith and salvation. I will act in doctrine by worshiping my Father and His Son.
• We need to study and understand His Atonement and how to apply it.   I will act in doctrine by paying greater attention to Atonement scriptures/talks and then repent.
• We need to see Jesus Christ as our primary role model and the example of who we need to become.  I will act in doctrine by studying Christ’s actions and patterning my life after His.
• We need to continually teach about our Father’s great plan of salvation, which includes the doctrine of Christ.  I will act in doctrine by giving greater emphasis to the Plan as I teach.
• We need to understand the need for the restoration of the doctrine, organization, and keys of authority. I will act in doctrine by studying the apostasy, reorganization of Christ’s Church and priesthood keys.
• We need to have a witness that the Prophet Joseph Smith was divinely chosen and appointed by the Lord to bring about this restoration and recognize that he organized the women of the Church after the organization that existed in Christ’s Church anciently.  I will act in doctrine by praying for knowledge of the divine appointments of all of God’s prophets and searching for how the women were organized in Christ’s day.
• We need to study and understand temple ordinances and covenants….” I will act in doctrine by seeking insight into temple ordinances and covenants and how better to keep them.
• Young women…need to see themselves as essential participants in the priesthood-directed work of salvation and not just as onlookers and supporters. I will act in doctrine by doing all that is asked of me by priesthood holders.
• All women need to see themselves as essential participants in the work of the priesthood….we  need to have a greater vision of what is possible.  I will act in doctrine by searching for priesthood solutions. 

 

After making my list, I checked Sister Oscarson’s recommendatons:

• repentance
• temple
• magnify callings
• gain testimony by reading or listening to the scriptures, praying daily, and partaking of the sacrament in a meaningful way
• encourage family home evening
• Marffissa Maldonado acted in doctrine p. 14
• Listen to the recent messages from our leaders
• a mother inoculated her children against negative influences p. 14
• Teach correct principles i.e.

1. preparing to be a mother is of utmost importance
2. education
3. marriage is defined as between a man and woman
4. gender issues and healthy sexuality
5. potential
6. become a woman of faith and courage

Hoping to hear back from you so that I can learn and grow from your goals.