Reverence

Reverence is profound respect and love. When you have

a reverent attitude toward God, you honor Him, express

your gratitude to Him, and obey His commandments.

You should be reverent in your behavior as well as your

attitude. Reverent behavior includes prayer, scripture study,

fasting, and payment of tithes and offerings. It includes

wearing modest clothing and using clean, wholesome language.

The depth of your reverence is evident in your choice

of music and other entertainment, in the way you speak of

sacred subjects, and in the way you dress and act when you

attend church and the temple. You show your reverence for

the Lord when you serve other people and treat them with

kindness and respect.

As you become more reverent, you will notice a quiet

transformation in your life. The Lord will pour out His Spirit

more abundantly on you. You will be less troubled and confused.

You will be able to receive revelation to help you solve

personal and family problems.

Just as reverence brings you closer to God, irreverence

suits the purposes of the adversary. Satan will tempt you to

follow the world’s trend to more noise, excitement, and contention

and to less restraint and quiet dignity. Like a commander

mounting a military invasion, he will try to jam the

channels of communication between you and the Lord.

Beware of such tactics, and strive to be reverent in all you do.

Additional references: Leviticus 26:2; Psalm 89:5–7; Hebrews 12:28;

D&C 59:21; 63:61–62, 64; 109:21

See also Faith; Gratitude; Modesty; Prayer; Revelation; Worship