SPIRITUAL SELF RELIANCE
BECOMING SPIRITUALLY SELF RELIANT
Spiritual self-reliance is essential to our eternal well-being. It not a state of isolation. It it means we are not a burden on others. When we are spiritually self-reliant, our spiritual convictions and strength in the face of adversity and tempatation do not depend on the convictions of others. We seek our own spiritual experiences through praying daily, studying the scriptures, and exercising faith in Jesus Christ. We turn to our Heavenly Father for His help to resolve our own difficult problems. We are also able to strengthen others in their times of spiritual need.
TEMPORAL SELF RELIANCE
BECOMING TEMPORALLY SELF RELIANT
Simply put, temporal self reliance is the ability, commitment, and effort to provide the necessities of life for self and family.
Temporal self reliance is an essential element in our spiritual as well as our temporal well-being. When we are temporally self reliant, we are in a better position to help others. It has been said that "salvation can be obtained on no other principle".
To become self reliant requires industry, education, training and action based on a solid foundation of the principles of self reliance.
IThe Pacific Area Presidency have released a guide book on Temporal Prepadredness for pacific Area.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
To be self reliant we must be prepared for emergencies. Emergency preparedness means having an emergency plan and sufficient means to survive in the event of a disaster. Food storage, emergency money, 72 hour kits, and practice will help ensure we are prepared for an emergency and able to help others, if needed.
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