4/11/16 Providing for Temporal Needs Flashcards
In section 83, we are taught about a husband’s financial responsibility to his wife or ex-wife and a father’s responsibility to his children. How would you describe that responsibility?
They are required to support them or else they will lose fellowship in the church.
What does the Lord teach about the heavens, the earth, and everything on it? He desires to provide for His saints. What is His way of doing that?
“I, the Lord, stretched out the heavens, and built the earth, my very handiwork; and all things therein are mine.
And it is my purpose to provide for my saints, for all things are mine.
But it must needs be done in mine own way; and behold this is the way that I, the Lord, have decreed to provide for my saints, that the poor shall be exalted, in that the rich are made low.”
Describe the Lord’s feelings about debt and how we can get out of debt?
It's a bondage discipline yourselves in your purchases Spend less money than you make Use a budget Pay all your debts. You shall obtain this blessing by your diligence, humility, and parer of faith
What causes many people to struggle financially?
?”inability to think straight and apply common sense in the decisions they make”
What is the foundation of provident living and the most important principle in temporal salvation?
Living the law of the tithe
The Church Handbook of Instructions teaches the benefits of becoming self-reliant. What are they?
Better prepared to endure adversities and are better able to care for others in need
Name the five principles of economic constancy.
faith in Jesus Christ Keep the commandments time management money management work
What is the key to spending less than we earn?
?live on less then you earn?
In creating a budget, what two things did President Tanner counsel all individuals to include?
…stuff (tithing?)
True or False: Most economic problems in marriage occur because of the lack of money (not enough income).
False
Name the six areas of self-reliance taught by the Church.
Financial & resource management Literacy and education Career development Social, emotional, and spiritual strength Physical Health Home production and storage
Define materialism.
The tendency to consider material possessions and physical comforts to be more important than spiritual values
To facilitate physical, emotional, and mental health the Church recommends that members do what five things?
Pay an honest tithing
Live on less than you earn (avoid debt & save)
distinguish between needs and wants (discipline)
Develop and live within a budget (spending plan)
Be honest
What are some characteristics of good emotional and mental health?
Being at peace with God and yourself
Ability to laugh and have fun and to balance work and play.
Flexibility, adaptability, and teachability.
Meaning and purpose in life
What are some good ways to manage stress?
Good stress management skills
Exercise, rest, relaxation and fun
Social connections
Avoid unnecessary stress (e.g. procrastination; perfectionism)
Look at the big picture and have an eternal perspective
Let go of things that are out of your control
