Celestial Living

I have been using a Sunday School Manual called Teach Them Correct Principles during my recent scripture study. The second lesson is called "Living by the Spirit". Part of the lesson discusses what level we are on spiritually in our daily lives and gives a chart.

Celestial Level of Thought and Behavior

• Totally avoid anger
• Avoid lust, and think pure thoughts continually
• Love all, no matter what they do to you

Terrestrial Level of Thought and Behavior

• Thou shalt not kill
• Thou shalt not commit adultery
  
• Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy

Telestial Level of Thought and Behavior

• Kill or accept killing
• Commit or accept adultery
• Hate anybody for any reason

I know that I have work to do to get to a Celestial Level of thought and Behavior. This chart helped me to understand that Celestial living is one step above following the commandments. It is embracing the commandments with our spirit and our will. It is doing more than is required.

Have a happy day!
-Jeri