The Standards of Personal Worthiness
Young Women Program
Young women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
stand for truth and righteousness by living these Standards of
Personal Worthiness:
- I pray in private daily.
- I read the scriptures regularly.
- I seek the guidance of the Spirit.
- I honor my father and mother.
- I am morally clean.
- I obey the Word of Wisdom, including not using tobacco,
alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea, or harmful drugs.
- I am honest in thought, word, and action.
- I pay my tithes and offerings.
- I practice the law of the fast.
- I respect and support the priesthood.
- I obey the laws of the land.
- I apply the principles of repentance and forgiveness.
- I help make my family life better.
- I refrain from swearing, gossiping, criticizing others, and
other unworthy speech.
- I avoid all immoral and suggestive materials and entertainment.
- I am an example of the Lord's word in thought, speech, action,
and appearance.
- I participate in church meetings, and I participate in seminary
where possible.
- I am learning from experience the blessings of work and the
sweetness of service.
