Mormonism Minute: Mormonism; Standards

Mormonism: Standards

Mormonism is known for having higher, or strict, standards of living. Compared to what is common in the world today, that thought is appropriate. Mormonism teaches high moral values that strengthen character and personal integrity.

Mormonism standards include honesty, chastity, and healthy care of our bodies.

Honesty is required in both personal and business/employment areas of life. Manipulation and "white lies" are not honest.

Chastity means individual purity before and within legal marriage vows. Tainting one's mind and spirit with base thoughts and images negatively affects one's ability to be receptive to things of the spirit and fully love ourselves and our families.

Mormonism is also known for adhering to laws of health; no smoking, drinking of alcohol, coffee or caffeinated teas, narcotics, or mis-use of prescription drugs. Mormons are also supposed to be conscious healthy eaters, however, that is one of my personal weaknesses to overcome.

These various standards are taught to Mormons from childhood on through their lives. Moderation in all things; yet abstinence in obedience to God's laws/commandments.

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Yes, these standards seem to be high and unrealistic to many people, yet they are not unrealistic and bring peace and joy within oneself as they live these standards.

Standards of the law of Moses were more strict and had severe punishments; people were either maimed or killed for many sins. Today, most people would be lined up for punishment of death for fornication and adultery if the law of Moses were enforced. Many would not have hands or eyes, etc. as a result of stealing, lying, or looking at impure images. Or, would people avoid these sins because of the strict punishment?

It is better to obey God's commandments on our own accord without coercion; yet obedience for any reason is better than disobedience and blatant disregard. God's laws have not changed, only the enforcement of God's laws are gone. Mormonism believes in adhering to God's commandments throughout our lives.