#pmg study tip

Read each item below carefully. Decide how true that statement is about you, and choose the most appropriate response from the response key. Write your response to each item in your study journal. Spiritual growth is a gradual process, and no one is perfect, so you should expect to rate yourself better on some items than on others.

Response Key:

1 = never

2 = sometimes 3 = often 4 = almost always 5 = always 

Obedience

____1. When I pray, I ask for strength to resist temptation and to do what is right. (3 Nephi 18:15)

____2. I keep the required commandments to be worthy of a temple recommend. (D&C 97:8)

____3. I willingly obey the mission rules and follow the counsel of my leaders. (Hebrews 13:17)

____4. I strive to live in accordance with the laws and principles of the gospel. (D&C 41:5)

Read each item below carefully. Decide how true that statement is about you, and choose the most appropriate response from the response key. Write your response to each item in your study journal. Spiritual growth is a gradual process, and no one is perfect, so you should expect to rate yourself better on some items than on others.

Response Key:

1 = never

2 = sometimes 3 = often 4 = almost always 5 = always 

Diligence

____1. I work effectively, even when I’m not under pressure or close supervision. (D&C 58:26–27)

____2. I focus my efforts on the most important things. (Matthew 23:23)

____3. I have a personal prayer at least twice a day. (Alma 34:18–27)

____4. I focus my thoughts on my calling as a missionary. (D&C 4:2, 5)

____5. I set goals and plan regularly. (D&C 88:119)

____6. I work hard until the job is completed successfully. (D&C 10:4)

____7. I find joy and satisfaction in my work. (Alma 36:24–25)

Read each item below carefully. Decide how true that statement is about you, and choose the most appropriate response from the response key. Write your response to each item in your study journal. Spiritual growth is a gradual process, and no one is perfect, so you should expect to rate yourself better on some items than on others.

Response Key:

1 = never

2 = sometimes 3 = often 4 = almost always 5 = always

Humility

____1. I am meek and lowly in heart. (Matthew 11:29)

____2. I rely on the Lord for help. (Alma 26:12)

____3. I am sincerely grateful for the blessings I have received from the Lord. (Alma 7:23)

____4. My prayers are earnest and sincere. (Enos 1:4)

____5. I appreciate direction from my leaders or teachers. (2 Nephi 9:28)

____6. I strive to be submissive to the Lord’s will, whatever it may be. (Mosiah 24:15)

Read each item below carefully. Decide how true that statement is about you, and choose the most appropriate response from the response key. Write your response to each item in your study journal. Spiritual growth is a gradual process, and no one is perfect, so you should expect to rate yourself better on some items than on others.

Response Key:

1 = never

2 = sometimes 3 = often 4 = almost always 5 = always

Patience

____1. I wait patiently for the blessings and promises of the Lord to be fulfilled. (2 Nephi 10:17)

____2. I am able to wait for things without getting upset or frustrated. (Romans 8:25)

____3. I am patient and long-suffering with the challenges of being a missionary. (Alma 17:11)

____4. I am patient with the faults and weaknesses of others. (Romans 15:1)

____5. I am patient with myself and rely on the Lord as I work to overcome my weaknesses. (Ether 12:27)

____6. I face adversity and afflictions calmly and hopefully. (Alma 34:40–41)

Read each item below carefully. Decide how true that statement is about you, and choose the most appropriate response from the response key. Write your response to each item in your study journal. Spiritual growth is a gradual process, and no one is perfect, so you should expect to rate yourself better on some items than on others.

Response Key:

1 = never 2 = sometimes 3 = often 4 = almost always 5 = always

Knowledge

____1. I feel confident in my understanding of gospel doctrines and principles. (Ether 3:19–20)

____2. I study the scriptures daily. (John 5:39)

____3. I earnestly seek to understand the truth and find answers to my questions. (D&C 6:7)

____4. I receive knowledge and guidance through the Spirit. (1 Nephi 4:6)

____5. I love and cherish the doctrines and principles of the gospel. (2 Nephi 4:15)

Read each item below carefully. Decide how true that statement is about you, and choose the most appropriate response from the response key. Write your response to each item in your study journal. Spiritual growth is a gradual process, and no one is perfect, so you should expect to rate yourself better on some items than on others.

Response Key:

1 = never

2 = sometimes 3 = often 4 = almost always 5 = always

Virtue

____1. I am clean and pure in heart. (Psalm 24:3–4)

____2. I have no desire to do evil but to do good. (Mosiah 5:2)

____3. I am dependable—I do what I say I will do. (Alma 53:20)

____4. I focus on righteous, uplifting thoughts and put unwholesome thoughts out of my mind. (D&C 121:45)

____5. I repent of my sins and strive to overcome my weaknesses. (D&C 49:26–28)

____6. I feel the influence of the Holy Ghost in my life. (D&C 11:12–13)