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Why Am I Here?
Why am I here on Earth?

You are not on Earth by accident. There is a purpose for your mortal existence. You are here to receive a physical body, gain experience, and develop divine attributes—like justice, mercy, and love.

God did not send you here without a plan. His plan is designed to bring you, and all His children, greater peace in this life—no matter what its trials—and eternal joy in the life to come. It is a plan of eternal salvation and happiness.

To partake of His plan, Heavenly Father invites you to:

  • Come to know and love Him and His Son, Jesus Christ.
  • Learn to love others as He loves them.
  • Learn to choose right over wrong.
  • Commit yourself to Him through ordinances such as baptism.


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