A Pattern For Becoming More Christlike
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The following pattern can help you develop and receive the attributes described in this chapter and other attributes described in the scriptures:
Identify the attribute you want to seek.
Write a description of the attribute.
List and study passages of scripture that show examples of the attribute or that teach about it.
Record your feelings and impressions.
Set goals and make plans to progress in the attribute.
Pray for God to help you develop and receive the attribute.
Evaluate your progress periodically.
Personal Study
Identify an attribute from this chapter or from the scriptures. Follow the pattern just described to understand and seek the attribute.
Look at your missionary name tag. How does it differ from those worn by employees of a company? Note that the two most prominent parts are your name and the Savior’s name.
How can you better represent the Savior as one of His disciples?
Why is it important for people to associate your name with the Savior’s in a positive way?
Write your thoughts in your study journal.
Scripture Study
Review the attributes listed in the following scriptures. Record any impressions in your study journal.
Remember This
Strive to be a Christlike missionary, not just follow a missionary routine.
Learning to be like Christ is a lifelong pursuit.
You follow Christ’s example and receive His attributes one action and decision at a time.
Becoming Christlike requires exercising faith, repenting, keeping covenants, receiving help from the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.