Comments on: Why do some people go inactive after baptism?

By: Mitch

Mitch — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 23:16:00 +0000

Next month I start my 4th year teaching Gospel Essentials. In my ward the lack of fellowship is the number one reason why new baptisms go inactive. Same deal with those trying to come back to church. Very few people talk to them.

By: Cassandove

Cassandove — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:41:00 +0000

I was forced into inactivity for two months because of family tension. I think being inactive is difficult, even for those who choose it. Sometimes work schedules, family conflicts, etc. keep new members away, as can health. The “why” depends on the individual, and we should always strive to be a friend and understand each person.

By: andy

andy — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 08:28:00 +0000

You say members who.have brought up in the gospel seem to find it hard to have a person with a much more rougherr background hard to make as a friend..in so many words…shouldont these church members who was brought up in the gospel .have the experience and knowledge to nuture these converts to become strong in the gospel.instead of living an almost selfish life of worship

By: Michael Jons

Michael Jons — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 18:53:00 +0000

On my mission we were taught why the three points talked about are so important. The Savior explained it in Matthew 12:43-45.

43 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.

When one is baptised the unclean spirit is removed and unless we help keep the individual filled with the spirit of God, and feeling needed that unclean spirit will enter back in and if he finds the place empty he will bring other spirits worst than him to dwell there in.

We need to help the Lord in the retention of new members or even those less-actives that are repenting and returning to activity, and we need to try and help those that have fallen away return so when the unclean spirit(s) come, he(they) has(have) no room to enter in. What a great blessing a friend can be, not only for this life but for eternity.