Lesson 21

Lesson Title: "A Righteous Example Influences Others"

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Resource Guide for Young Women Manual 1 at lds.org. With Ensign, New Era, and Friend references

PREPARATION:

1. On separate sheets of paper, prepare a copy of the following scriptures: John 13:15; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 2:21; Matthew 5:16.
2. Become familiar with the statements and stories in the lesson.
3. Assign young women to present any scriptures, stories, or quotations you wish.

ATTENTION GETTER:

Read the following statement by Sister Ardeth G. Kapp:

"When you keep the commandments and follow the Savior's example, it's like holding up a light. Your good example helps others to find their way in a darkening world. It takes courage to do what you know to be right even when it is hard, very hard. But you will never lose your courage unless you choose to" ("Stand for Truth and Righteousness," Ensign, Nov. 1988, p. 94).

Tell the true story found at the beginning of the lesson.

LESSON:

CONCLUSION:

Encourage the young women to be aware of good examples of people around them and to strive to be examples of goodness to everyone around them.

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