Just a word about faith and works. One big difference between the LDS (Mormon) church and others is the emphasis we put not only on faith alone but also on works. Some other Christian churches say that if you accept Christ, that is enough to be saved. We believe that is not quite so. As James says, "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." He goes on to explain that the devil believes in God, too, but that's not enough to save him. (James 2:17-19) Paul also says, "Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid" (Romans 3:31). So just because we have faith doesn't mean we are exempt from doing correct works. And it doesn't mean that we don't have to repent of wrongdoings. No unclean thing can dwell in heaven with God, so we must repent of all our sins and be pure. Baptism is an example of an action that is essential to salvation. In John, Christ says, "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." (John 3:5) We will all be judged according to our works and our hearts.
Olivia :)
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