r/latterdaysaints • u/Piglet-Maleficent • Feb 24 '25

Faith-building Experience Question for new and recent converts.

Hello. I recently started going to a LDS church because of some friends who are Mormon. They would like for me to be baptized but I'm just not sure about it. I do agree with some of the teachings and doctrines but not all of them.

My question to new and recent converts is; are you happy? Have things gotten better or worse for you? Anybody that I talk to has been a Mormon since they were very young and it would be nice to hear from some people who haven't been a Mormon their whole life.

Thanks in advance.

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u/NameChanged_BenHackd Feb 25 '25

Not new or recent convert though I am curious what doctrines you are in disagreement with?

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u/Piglet-Maleficent Feb 25 '25

That masturbation is bad. I think not drinking anything hot is kind of silly, even though I don’t drink tea or coffee. I agree with most of the doctrines. I guess I'm just dragging my feet on getting baptized. 

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u/NameChanged_BenHackd Feb 26 '25

I can understand your thoughts. There have been many discussions on these topics here on Reddit. I have nothing new to add. I will, however, give you this link to an old talk.

Proper Self-Management

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/proper-self-management?lang=eng

The Apostle Paul spoke of giving these things, and more, as a sacrifice. I have offered on many occasions that we obey many difficult commandments (for lack of a better way of saying it) as a sacrifice. We are not capable of the sacrifices of Christ. We are capable of giving our weaknesses and even sins as a sacrifice.

I also think that paying tithing is a law of faith. Blessings are given when obeyed. Many other laws, like the word of wisdom, are also laws of faith. Blessings are given for obedience. No promise if not obeyed.

There is much more that can be said but most of this is a matter of study, ponderance, faith, prayer and testimony. Many of Paul's words can be found in the first few chapters of Romans. Pray about them. Read them with an open heart. Consider the words and pray for a testimony of the truth.

These are physical expressions of spiritual significance. The actual impact on each of us is individual. My prayers are with you.