Study Journal #3

Date: Sept. 9, 2008

Principles and Doctrines:

Personal worthiness is necessary to accomplish missionary work. The requirements of a successful missionary are demanding. Perhaps the most important requirement is to have the Holy Ghost with you at all times. The only way one can truly be converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ is to have the Holy Ghost testify that it all is true. We, as missionaries, must be personally worthy to have the gift of the Holy Ghost with us at all times.

Supporting Scriptures:

D&C 38:42-When we preach to the wicked, we can be examples of righteousness if we are worth. We bear vessels of the Lord, therefore we need to be clean.

D&C 88:74-Worthy missionary service is a direct commandment from the Lord.

Inspirational Writings:

If we can enter the mission field as perfect as we possibly can be by use of the Atonement of Christ, it will be a lot easier than if we are not worthy. We can focus on the work rather than having to deal with the repentance process and past regrets. What a great blessing we get to go on a mission and we shouldn't waste it repenting!