The LDS recommend questions are a set of specific inquiries that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) must answer in order to obtain a temple recommend. A temple recommend is a card issued to LDS Church members who are deemed worthy to enter the temple and participate in sacred ordinances and ceremonies.
These recommend questions cover various aspects of a member’s beliefs, conduct, and commitment to the teachings and principles of the LDS Church. They are designed to ensure that individuals seeking a recommend are living in accordance with the standards set forth by the Church and are prepared to make sacred covenants within the temple.
Obtaining a temple recommend is an important milestone for faithful LDS Church members, as it signifies their readiness and worthiness to participate in ordinances such as baptisms for the dead, celestial marriages, and other sacred rituals performed within the temple.
See these LDS Recommend Questions
- Do you have faith in and a testimony of God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?
- Do you sustain the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the prophet, seer, and revelator and as the only person on the earth who possesses and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys?
- Do you strive to keep the covenants you have made, to attend your sacrament and other meetings, and to keep your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel?
- Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen?
- Are you a full-tithe payer?
- Do you keep the Word of Wisdom?
- Do you have any financial or other obligations to a former spouse or children?
- Do you strive to live the law of chastity?
- Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
- Do you strive to keep the Sabbath day holy, both at home and at church, attend your meetings, and partake of the sacrament?
- Do you strive to be honest in all that you do?
- Are you a member of another church or religious organization?
- Have you ever been excommunicated or had your name removed from the records of the Church?
- Do you strive to keep the commandments of God?
- Do you wear the garment both night and day as instructed in the endowment and in accordance with the covenant you made in the temple?
- Do you strive to be a good husband/wife and father/mother?
- Do you strive to follow the counsel of the Church in your private and public actions?
- Do you have financial or other obligations to an employer or other individuals that you have not fulfilled?
- Do you strive to be a good citizen in the community, nation, and world?
- Do you strive to strengthen your home and family?
- Do you strive to attend your church meetings?
- Do you strive to magnify your calling in the Church?
- Do you strive to obey the law of tithing?
- Do you strive to be honest with your fellowmen?
- Do you strive to live the law of chastity and have you committed any serious sins in this regard?
- Do you strive to avoid all forms of pornography?
- Do you strive to follow the prophet of the Church?
- Do you strive to be honest in your dealings with others?
- Do you strive to keep the Sabbath day holy?
- Do you strive to avoid gambling in all its forms?
- Do you strive to keep yourself morally clean?
- Do you strive to live the law of consecration?
- Do you strive to be a good neighbor?
- Do you strive to obey the Word of Wisdom?
- Do you strive to follow the counsel of the Church regarding the use of social media and other technology?
- Do you strive to be honest with yourself?
- Do you strive to avoid any kind of dishonesty in your dealings?
- Do you strive to dress modestly and appropriately?
- Do you strive to be a peacemaker?
- Do you strive to be a good example to others?
- Do you strive to avoid excessive debt?
- Do you strive to be a good steward over the resources the Lord has blessed you with?
Answering these LDS recommend questions truthfully and in accordance with the teachings of the Church is a vital step for members who desire to enter the temple. It reflects their commitment to living a Christ-centered life and their willingness to follow the guidance of Church leaders. By adhering to these standards, members can experience spiritual growth and draw closer to God.
