I'll Honor His Name

Yesterday I mentioned taking the name of Christ upon me. Today I'd like to explain myself a little.

We covenant [or promise] that we are willing to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ. By this we show we are willing to be identified with Him and His Church. We commit to serve Him and our fellowman. We promise that we will not bring shame or reproach upon that name.                               -Gospel Principles ch 23

When an athlete joins a team, he takes that team's name. Whatever he does reflects on that team, whether it's good or bad. It's the same with an employee at a business, a student at a school, or any time a person becomes a part of something bigger than themself.

So, when I take Christ's name upon me, I devote myself to His ideals, His standards, and His goals. There are a couple of scriptures that talk about it, and when I figure out how to use the computer better I'll include direct links. For now, look for Mosiah 5:7-12 on lds.org.

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