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Provident living is all about becoming self reliant and as I was reading through the Church website on what I should be focusing on I came across a section that really spoke to me and to my surprise it wasn't all about food storage! There are actually 5 areas that the Church wants us to be self reliant in. I have posted the article and hope you find it helpful. During the year I will be focusing on the 5 different areas to hopefully help us all become a little more self reliant.
Elements of Self-Reliance
Self-reliance is the ability, commitment, and effort to provide the necessities of life for self and family. As members become self-reliant, they are also better able to serve and care for others.
Education. Education can enrich, ennoble, and provide understanding that leads to a happier life.Members should study the scriptures and other good books; improve their ability to read, write, and do basic mathematics; and obtain skills needed for suitable employment.
Education. Education can enrich, ennoble, and provide understanding that leads to a happier life.Members should study the scriptures and other good books; improve their ability to read, write, and do basic mathematics; and obtain skills needed for suitable employment.
Education
Health
Spiritual Strength
Employment
Finances
Health. The Lord has commanded members to take care of their minds and bodies.They should obey the Word of Wisdom, eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get adequate sleep.They should shun substances or practices that abuse their bodies or minds and that could lead to addiction. They should practice good sanitation and hygiene and obtain adequate medical and dental care.They should also strive to cultivate good relationships with family members and others.
Employment. Work is the foundation upon which self-reliance and temporal well-being rest.Members should prepare for and carefully select a suitable occupation or self-employment that will provide for their own and their families’ needs.They should become skilled at their jobs, be diligent and trustworthy, and give honest work for the pay and benefits they receive.
Employment. Work is the foundation upon which self-reliance and temporal well-being rest.Members should prepare for and carefully select a suitable occupation or self-employment that will provide for their own and their families’ needs.They should become skilled at their jobs, be diligent and trustworthy, and give honest work for the pay and benefits they receive.
– Build a three-month supply of food that is part of their normal diet.
– Store drinking water in case the water supply becomes polluted or disrupted.
– Gradually build a longer-term supply of food that will sustain life.
See All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, 3 (item 04008).Finances. To become financially self-reliant, members should:
– Pay tithes and offerings.
– Avoid unnecessary debt.
– Use a budget and live within a plan.
– Gradually build a financial reserve by regularly saving a little.
– Teach family members principles of financial management.
See All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances, 3 (item 04007).
Spiritual Strength. Spirituality is essential to a person’s temporal and eternal well-being.Church members should exercise faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, obey God’s commandments, pray daily, study the scriptures and teachings of the latter-day prophets, attend Church meetings, and serve in Church callings and assignments.
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