The Articles of Faith / A Series of Lectures on the Principal Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

by James E. Talmage

8. Show that secular authority is recognized of God as necessary to the government of mankind, and that the officers of the law are therefore to be obeyed.

9. Summarize the declarations of belief regarding the duty of the Church toward the law of the land, as formulated by Joseph Smith, and as adopted by the Church.

LECTURE XXIV, ARTICLE 13.

Practical Religion.

1. Give James' definition of pure religion.

2. Show that religion is not theological formula, but practical application of recognized principles of right.

3. What is the teaching of the Church regarding man's relationship to God?

4. Show that benevolence is enjoined by scripture. (Give, 1, instances from the teachings of the Savior; 2, those of His apostles; 3, those of modern requirement.)

5. Specify the means of donation for benevolent purposes, provided by the Church today.