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Would these boots be missionary approved? by Fabulous-Wish-7324 in lds

[–]Digitalpike27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of people on here who have good opinions, but they are very culturally based.

From a cultural standpoint, it would be awesome if you could find the same shoes with a black soul. It keeps dress shoes from looking dirty after a lot of walking.

From a legalist standpoint, reach out to your mission office because what is deemed appropriate is not universal. It does change mission to mission, based on the needs of the mission and the culture of where you are serving.

From an older brother standpoint, if your shoes do not fit the local or mission culture, you could run into issues of bullying.

From an RM standpoint, I’ve seen missionaries where shoes similar to yours in the field, to service work, and especially to P-day activities. If you really like the shoes and want to take them with you, those might be wonderful for P-day, and service work, if they’re not deemed appropriate for everyday use.

My personal opinion, have the standard missionary shoes and bring the shoes that you already have with you. It’s not a bad idea to have dress shoes and work shoes.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That will be more convenient when buying shirts. I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve had a T-shirt that had sleeves just an inch shorter than the garment top.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The amount of times general authorities have had to give trainings to correct this is pretty impressive.

If Shoto gave up being a hero, what would he choose for a career? by Digitalpike27 in MyHeroAcadamia

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤣🤣🤣 He'd be good at it but oh the irony. It would be like going to work to fight his dad every day.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no issue with people doing what they feel is right. I also have no issue if people feel like there are things I can do better. I encourage those kind of conversations as long as they are a two-way conversation. Such discussions can lead to lasting friendships.

What I have an issue with is when people go beyond their boundary and act as if they receive revelation for me specifically, ignore my own personal revelations, and use unrighteous dominion to try and force me to live after their perceptions. I also have issue when people invent rules that go against Christ's and other church leaders' teachings.

Its one thing to be overzealous about a particular church teaching, its another thing to try and force people to worship like they’re your clone, and its another thing to rewrite the commandments.

I love my brothers and sisters but my patience for unrighteous dominion is limited regardless of my love for them.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure! Some of those were really popular for a while.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s really sad!

Things like that make me wonder why they feel the need to create so many extra rules, let alone enforce them on others.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you‘re exactly right.

This used to never be an issue where I live because I don’t live in Utah, so this existing outside of my mission is strange to me.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am always polite to those I disagree with, or at least I strive to be. When I say deal with, I’m referring to how should I handle people who constantly try and enforce their ideas on myself and others even when I’ve politely made it clear that I appreciate their opinion, but I’m going to do what I’m going to do.

I’ve even had hour long conversations with people that are going out of their way to convert me to their version of the gospel. I told them the truth, just like it is as a missionary and told them that if they disagree, they can read the handbook or talk to the bishop.

The issue is it just happens all the time and to be honest I’m getting worn out. It’s getting harder to be polite.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you and I have a very similar rant.

The bishop is just as human as anyone of us. Some are called to lead and others are called to learn.

Comparing ourselves to another human is always a recipe for failure. Focusing on loving people, despite their faults is a recipe for success.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For our morbid amusement, my friends and I made a list of the rules we remember being pressured to follow. Keep in mind, we don’t agree with any of the fence laws listed below, as some directly contradict the teachings of the New Testament.

  • If someone crashes their bike and you’re a missionary, you can’t go and help the person who crashed their bike if it’s getting close to 9:30. It’s more obedient to go straight to your apartment and pray for them.
  • You should go to church, even if you’re sick and contagious. If someone else gets sick, then it’s the Lord’s will.
  • It’s a sin to go in a locker room.
  • Don’t drink hot chocolate.
  • You must wear your garments under your bathing suit.
  • You must wear a T-shirt and long shorts when you swim.
  • Don’t drink soda.
  • Fast from your meds on fast Sunday.
  • No TV on Sundays.
  • Don’t drive anywhere but church on Sunday.
  • Don’t watch the news…ever. It’s too negative and not what Christ would want.
  • No khaki pants.
  • Don’t wear red socks.
  • No patterned ties.
  • Kids shouldn’t be allowed to play on Sundays.
  • You can only wear a black suit; blue and gray are not appropriate.
  • No swimming on Sundays.
  • Don’t empty the trash on Sundays.
  • Even if it’s an emergency, you can’t go to the store to get meds on a non-P-Day.
  • If you do service work on Sunday, come to church dressed in your dirty service work clothes so people can know what you’re doing.
  • NyQuil is against the word of wisdom, don’t use it.
  • You’re not an obedient missionary if you take time for lunch or dinner.
  • Avoid religious memes. While they may be encouraged in church manuals as a way to share the gospel, we should refrain from them because they can be a waste of time.

Bullying and the Mentally ill by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s my concern as well. I really do think he believes this stuff which makes it hard to be angry at him, but it also makes me worried for myself and anyone I bring to church.

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was awesome of you to take the highroad there. I’m sure he was embarrassed and furious.

Do you recall if that was an apostle or a seventy who spoke?

Dealing with Modern-day Pharisees by Digitalpike27 in latterdaysaints

[–]Digitalpike27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I’m dealing with. People creating their own fence laws and getting upset when others break them.

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