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| Elder Archuleta singing with the MTC Choir at General Conference |
There is a rumor that has been prevalent that in Mormon culture that certain famous LDS personalities have been told they are exempt the commandment to serve a 2 year mission because their celebrity can do more for the Church than if the were to service a mission.
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My issue is when people argue that fame makes you exempt from serving a mission.
Which is why I was a proud of David Archuleta and his choice to serve a mission. Below is his public announcement of his choice to serve. You can tell it is a choice that he has seriously considered.
One of my favorite things about this video is the reaction from the audience. How excited they are for him. It was my reaction as well.
David entered the MTC on Wednesday, and before he left he posted a final video for his fan talking about his desire to grow closer to God.
The funny thing about this post is that I am not even a David Archuleta fan. I just really respect his choice to serve a mission. Consider who is doing more good for the Church between David, or any recent famous people who felt being famous was their mission. David has shown all his fans that his faith is more important to him. More important than fame or a career. The example he is setting to all young men who are considering a mission could help them prepare to serve.
In the end I feel David will have more of an impact on the Church than any Mormon who chose not to serve in the past 5 years. But this Mormon Message from Elder Andersen says it best.
David Archuleta...very high on my respect list and a lot of people's. Def right...you don't have to be a fan of David's music to be a fan of his conviction and dedication to his faith. He walks the walk. Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteI remember someone told me a Mormon Myth that he was actually told by church leaders that his "mission" was to keep singing and spread goodwill.
ReplyDeleteI was so excited when, a few weeks later, his announcement came out and I knew that myth was all false!
This generation needs their Eli Herring!
I was at his concert when he made his announcement. So very proud of David. He will make a great missionary. But something you don't know is that because of the example he has set over the last 4 years. He has had around 40 fans join the church already. So as Grady said it might be a Mormon myth. David really was already being a missionary. Don't get me wrong I am excited that he is going out and serving this way. This is something David has wanted to do since he was very young. But I will never discount the good a person can do by being an example.
ReplyDeleteOh yes. His popularity and example are doing great things. I hope my words aren't making it sound like I am diminishing the example he and others are making. But a mission is a great next step. Then I am sure girls will be lining uo to marry him in the Temple!
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