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Love as a Law: Love is described as the substance of God’s law, not a reward to be earned. It is a commandment to love God and others unconditionally.Parable of the Prodigal Son: Both sons in the parable misunderstand love as a reward. The younger son feels unworthy, while the elder son feels entitled. The father represents God’s unconditional love.Perfectionism vs. Perfect Love: Perfectionism is seen as a backward approach to love, focusing on being lovable rather than loving perfectly. God’s perfect love is unconditional and not based on merit.Righteous Judgment: True judgment is about how to love others, not about who deserves love. Love should be given freely, even to enemies.Practical Application: The article encourages readers to stop treating love as a reward and start obeying it as a law, participating in the work of loving others without conditions.For additional information see:https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/love-is-a-law-not-a-reward
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Healing from Toxic Perfectionism
1. Religious Teachings: Explores how religious teachings can influence perfectionistic tendencies, both positively and negatively.2. Spiritual Perfectionism Differentiates between striving for spiritual growth and unhealthy perfectionism that leads to guilt and anxiety.3. Role of Grace: Emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting grace to counteract the negative effects of perfectionism.4. Community Support: Highlights the role of religious communities in providing support and reducing perfectionistic pressures.5. Balancing Effort and Faith: Encourages balancing personal effort with faith in divine assistance to achieve a healthier approach to perfectionism.For additional information see:https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/religion-and-perfectionism
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Perfectionism's Influence on Adolescent Mental Health by Mark D. Ogletree
This article by Mark D. Ogletree was published in BYU Studies 63, no. 4 (2024).
Key points from this article:
Types of Perfectionism: Adaptive (positive outcomes) vs. Maladaptive (negative mental health outcomes).
Mental Health Impact: Maladaptive perfectionism increases anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout in adolescents.
Influences: High parental expectations and societal pressures contribute to perfectionistic traits.
Interventions: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness can help manage perfectionism.
Supportive Environment: Creating a supportive environment and encouraging balance can mitigate negative effects.
To read this article online for free, go to
https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/perfectionisms-influence-on-adolescent-mental-health
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Oracles of God: A New Digital Collection of Significant Prophetic Documents
This article by Ryan S. Gardner introduces the Oracles of God collection at the David O. McKay Library at Brigham Young University–Idaho, which compiles documents relating to prior declarations, statements, etc. from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. It discusses the criteria for documents that are included in this new digital collection and how it can be helpful to church membership.
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New Deacon
This poem by Kevin Klein received an honorable mention in the 2021 Clinton F. Larson Poetry Contest, sponsored by BYU Studies.
BYU Studies publishes scholarship that is informed by the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Submissions are invited from all scholars who seek truth "by study and also by faith" (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118), discern the harmony between revelation and research, value both academic and spiritual inquiry, and recognize that knowledge without charity is nothing (1 Corinthians 13:2). For more information, visit our website at byustudies.byu.edu
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