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Characteristics and Attributes of Righteous Women Chosen & Precious They have believing hearts and magnify the Lord, thus creating though the purity of their souls a lens through which others may see God. (Alma 5:14) They rejoice in the Savior and in his gospel and recognize his gifts and tender mercies. They treasure in their souls the sacred experiences of their lives.. They trust and follow the guidance of righteous priesthood leaders. When new leaders are called they sustain them and follow their counsels. The hunger to participate in the exalting ordinances of the temple. They bless and convert their households. Their unity with their husbands and their willingness to sacrifice for the spread of the gospel proclaim their devotion. They love and teach the scriptures, arming others in the Church, and most important – their own children – for the perilous times in which we live. They houses are often filled with Saints, who gather to support and strengthen each other. They care for messengers of truth. They rejoice in their prophet and affirm the things they know to be true. They are humble and live lives of chastity and virtue. They willingly submit to the will of the Lord. They rejoice in the joys and blessing of others, and mourn with them. They are filled with “good works and alms – deeds”. (Acts 9:36) Their names are written in the Book of Life. (Philippians 4:3) From Daughters of God pps. 179, 235 by Michael Wilcox