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Why don’t Mormons have paid clergy?

Susie answered...

A ward or branch is the local unit of the church. This is the place where members have the opportunity to develop friendships and to help one another. We get support and lessons on the scriptures and how to improve our family relationships. Our Heavenly Father expects us to lift and serve one another in this life. This is the principle behind a volunteer clergy. The local leader of a ward or branch calls on various members on the ward/branch to volunteer their services in teaching and leading the other members. We all donate our time and thus are able to lift and serve on another. The leaders seek divine guidance in making these callings. We who have been called to also seek divine guidance in fulfilling our positions. We each try to follow the teachings of an ancient prophet who taught that when we are baptized we "are willing to bear one another's burdens, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort." (Book of Mormon, Mosiah 18:8-9). Through our volunteer service, members lift one another's burdens and express our love to one another. Show more Show less

Stephen answered...

Jesus didn't get paid to serve, why should we? Show more Show less

Why is it important for us to take care of our bodies? Why are our bodies called temples of God in the Bible?

Theresa answered...

To me the most important reason to take care of my body is that it is a gift from God, made in His image, given to me so I can experience life. I think the reason it is referred to in the Bible as a temple of God is because it is such a precious gift. Since it's the only one I have, if I neglect it, then doing what I need to do could become more difficult due to premature health problems. It's not like I can go to the store and get a new one if something quits working! When we are healthy and feel good we are able to take care of our families, and also help those around us. Show more Show less

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