A Creed

Creed....a set of beliefs or principles.

Don't you think Proverbs 31:10-31 is sort of like a creed?

10¶Who can find a ^avirtuous ^bwoman? for her price is far above rubies.

11The heart of her husband doth safely ^atrust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her ^ahands.

14She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

15She ^ariseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the ^adistaff.

20She stretcheth out her hand to the ^apoor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her ^aclothing is silk and purple.

23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25Strength and honour are her ^aclothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of ^akindness.

27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of ^aidleness.

28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30Favour is deceitful, and ^abeauty is vain: but a woman that ^bfeareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

And don't you think the writing below is a creed-like list also?  A modern day twist on the  Proverbs verses above?

THE RELIEF SOCIETY OF
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

We are beloved spirit daughters of God,
and our lives have meaning, purpose, and direction.
As a worldwide sisterhood, we are united in our devotion
to Jesus Christ, our Savior and Exemplar.
We are women of faith, virtue, vision, and charity who:


Increase our testimonies of Jesus Christ
through prayer and scripture study


Seek spiritual strength by following
the promptings of the Holy Ghost.

Dedicate ourselves to strengthening
marriages, families, and homes.
Find nobility in motherhood
and joy in womanhood.
Delight in service and good works.
Love life and learning.
Stand for truth and righteousness.
Sustain the priesthood
as the authority of God on earth.
Rejoice in the blessings of the temple,
understand our divine destiny,
and strive for exaltation.

I know of one President of the Church that wrote his own creed.  I was so fascinated and inspired by it that I have collected a few things for my own creed.  I guess it could be simplified by just saying ...endeavor to live the Gospel but I wanted to have a few concrete personal things.  I think I need to clarify a little more what a creed  is.  Tomorrow I will share the Creed of President ________________? ?????  Do you know who it is?  I only know of one.  Maybe there are more.