“We, of course, affirm that the scriptures, ancient and
modern, clearly teach the origin and need for a church directed by and with the
authority of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We also testify that the restored Church
of Jesus Christ has been established to teach the fulness of His doctrine and
to officiate with His priesthood authority to perform the ordinances necessary
to enter the kingdom of God. Members who forgo Church attendance and rely only
on individual spirituality separate themselves from these gospel essentials:
the power and blessings of the priesthood, the fulness of restored doctrine,
and the motivations and opportunities to apply that doctrine. They forfeit
their opportunity to qualify to perpetuate their family for eternity. Another
great advantage of the restored Church is that it helps us grow spiritually.
Growth means change. In spiritual terms this means repenting and seeking to
draw nearer to the Lord.” - President Dallin H. Oaks
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