“Lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.”
As you ponder the Lord’s counsel in Doctrine and Covenants 25:10, it might help to make a list of “things of this world” He wants you to “lay aside.” Then you could make a list of “things of a better [world]” He wants you to seek. You might choose at least one thing from the first list that you will lay aside and one thing from the second list that you will seek.
As always, follow your inspiration and revelation; these are just ideas.
Start by having someone read Doctrine and Covenants 25:10
And do as the manual suggests. It might start with money or a boat, but then ask questions about how they spend their time. It could look something like this:
This is a Free Print.
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Black and White
Be sure to notice if this turns into a shame game. It's okay to play video games, but if we spend two hours a day on a screen and only give five minutes to scripture study, then that is something we can work on. Self-evaluated, they can decide how they can better spend their time. Here is a graph that they can use to map out their day. You can print two, showing how their day looks and how they would like it to look, and create goals to help accomplish that.
There is also this quote by President Nelson:
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President Russell M. Nelson has given counsel and promises about “[putting] aside many things of this world.” Look for it on page 77 of his message “Spiritual Treasures” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2019). How will you follow his counsel?
As you read verse 13, think about the covenants you have made with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. What does it mean to “cleave unto” these covenants? How do your covenants help you “lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better”?
Here are some other scriptures that could help you discern between “the things of this world” and “the things of a better”: Matthew 6:19, 21, 25–34; Luke 10:39–42; 2 Nephi 9:51.
See also Topics and Questions, “Sacrifice,” Gospel Library.
Lastly, you can play the game "Who said it?" mixed with Truth or Lie.
I call it Truth or Who? (: This game covers the rest of the lesson.
Your board will be set up like this:
Pass out cards (available in my store). They have to decide if it's a truth or a lie. If it's true, then who? Tell them they are welcome to look at President Nelson's talk. Print it off if you don't want them on their phones.
Here is a sample of some lie cards, don't worry; I reference the truth. You can share these truths with your youths(: when they find the lie.
Here is a sample of Truths. You may want to print two sheets of cards, one on card stock and one on regular printer paper. Then, you can read the notes on each card and tell the youth where they are referenced.
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