book 4 lesson 29

father and mother

do you know the ten commandments?

one of the commandments is, "honor your father and your mother."

god knew that some children would naturally love, obey and care for their parents. god knew also that some children would need to be reminded.

honoring your parents doesn't mean to do every thing they ask you without a reason. it means to respect their values. it means to be available to them. it means to love them for everything they have given you.

your parents gave you life. they worked hard to give you what you have today. they helped you become the person you are today. they loved you first. now it's your turn to love them. you will never be sorry for the love you give your parents.

book 4 lesson 28

1. you're traveling by ship and you're very excited because there will be a party on board. when you open your suitcase you notice you brought your daughter's clothes instead of yours. what would you do ?

2. a box of items representing our current development on earth is being prepared to go on a space mission to other planets. what five items would you choose to put in this box, and why?

book 4 lesson 27

punctuality

punctuality is one characteristic of successful people. are you usually on time for your appointments?

when you are on time for a meeting, you show that you care about the person you are meeting with. you show your respect for the other person's time. when you are late for an appointment, you are saying by your actions that your time is more valuable than the other person's.

being punctual tells something else about your character. it says, "i'm a person of my word." when you promise to be somewhere at a certain time, your effort to be there is a sign that you keep your promises.

on the other hand, if you are conducting a meeting, remember to start it on time, regardless of who is present. this is a sign of respect for those that have arrived on time.

book 4 lesson 25

look at the stars

once there was a girl who married a young man. her husband worked for the government. after they married he had to work for two years on an indian reservation. she went with her husband, but she didn't like the place where they lived. she didn't like the weather. she didn't like the food. she didn't like the people.

one day she decided to write to her mother. she explained that she missed hamo, she missed her friends, she missed her comfort. her mom wrote her back and said: "my daughter you have two options during these two years in the indian resernation. you can look at the mud or you can look at the stars.

the choice is yours."

inspired with her mother's words she decided to learn the indians native language, culture and customs. she developed a feeling of love, respect and appreciation for the people. thanks to her mother's honest answer, she enjoyed her time with her husband in this new place.

book 4 lesson 24

1. you wake up in the middle of the night because of a very loud noise. you look outside and see a car crash at your gate. what would you do ?

2. it's summer in utah. you are going to spend three weeks on a backpacking trip in the rocky mountains. you have to take all the supplies you will probably need, because you won't be near any stores during this time. what would you take with you and why?

book 4 lesson 23

body and mind

after you reach a certain age, do you stop eating? if you are forty years old, do you still have to eat? of course you do. you have to eat every day of your life to be healthy. your body needs nutrients, minerals, and vitamins.

the same way your body can't go without food, your mind also needs to receive knowledge to be healthy. you're never too ald to learn. the best way to receive knowledge is by reading.

you can know what's happening in your world if you stop and read the newapaper for a few minutes each day. you don't have to read every word or every line in the newspaper to know what's in it. select topics that are more interesting to you.

if you know how to read but don't read, you have no advantage over an individual who doesn't know how to read.

book 4 lesson 21

reputation

reputation is the opinion people have about you, based on the choices you have made. when those choices are morally correct, it will be said of you that you are a person of integrity.

you can't buy integrity with money.

you can't buy honesty with money.

you can't buy a reputatin with money.

you don't gain a good reputation instantly. you get it day by day, month by month, and year by year. you get it decision by decision - individual choices you have made about your attitudes and actions.

if you want to be a person of integrity, follow these three rules: keep your word, show respect toward others, live by a high moral standard.

finally, you will never get a reputation with what you intend to do, only with what you have already done.