Missionary Standards

Church Educational System

Alma said that Corianton had given in to two separate temptations. Corianton had boasted in his own wisdom and strength, and he had forsaken his ministry and fallen into immorality. To the bishops of the Church, President David O. McKay said:

“There are certain standards by which we should be guided in calling our missionaries… .

“… The most important standard is character. Let each one whom you interview sense the fact that he is going out as a representative… . Sit down with these young men and young women and say, ‘If you accept this call willingly, you go out as a trusted representative of the Church and of the Lord Jesus Christ.’ And to be trusted, young men, is a greater compliment than to be loved, and you cannot violate that trust. You are obligated to keep that trust between now and the time you go to the missionary home”

(Gospel Ideals, p. 126).

Book of Mormon Student Manual (1996 Edition)

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