The Commandments
Your Heavenly Father loves you and wants to bless you in all aspects of your life. He has given commandments through His prophets to help you live a happy life.
Doug - Living Jesus Christ's Commandments Brings Happiness
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Before joining the Mormon Church I didn't know life was painful. Now, after learning principles about living an honest life, there is so much joy in my life.
Heavenly Father loves you and wants you to be happy today and forever. He has given commandments that, when followed, will benefit your life. These instructions from God help you live a happy life.
When you choose to follow God and keep His commandments, you grow in wisdom and strength of character. You can experience joy even in times of trial, and you can face life’s challenges with a spirit of peace. In the scriptures, we learn that true happiness comes from obeying the commandments of God (
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Jesus Christ and His prophets have always invited God’s children to keep the commandments. These commandments should never be regarded as confining or inconvenient, but rather as standards to live by that will bring joy and enable you to one day live with God.
The commandments of God have been restored through revelation from God to the Prophet Joseph Smith and other prophets. You can know for yourself that these things are true by asking Heavenly Father in prayer.
