Dress and Grooming

Russell M. Nelson (President)

"When your greatest desire is to let God prevail, to be part of Israel, so many decisions become easier. So many issues become nonissues! You know how best to groom yourself. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. You know what you want to accomplish. You know the kind of person you really want to become" ("Let God Prevail," October 2020 General Conference).

Russell M. Nelson (President)

"Your body is your personal temple, created to house your eternal spirit. Your care of that temple is important. Now, I ask you, brethren, are you more interested in dressing and grooming your body to appeal to the world than to please God? Your answer to this question sends a direct message to Him about your feelings regarding His transcendent gift to you. In this reverence for our bodies, brethren, I think we can do better and be better" ("We Can Do Better and Be Better," April 2019 General Conference).

Russell M. Nelson (Quorum of the Twelve Apostles)

"In your personal grooming, follow the example of the living prophets. Doing so gives silent expression that you truly comprehend the importance of 'the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God'" ("Personal Priesthood Responsibility" October 2003 General Conference).

Russell M. Nelson (Quorum of the Twelve Apostles)

"Recently I observed young men who attracted attention to themselves because of their extreme styles of dress and grooming. One made a revealing remark when he said, 'I’m trying to find out who I really am.' This occurred after I had come from a Church meeting where Primary children had sung 'I Am a Child of God.' Such contrasting experiences emphasize the importance of knowing that we are literally children of God. ("We Are Children of God," October 1998 General Conference)

Spencer W. Kimball (?)

"Please, you returned missionaries …, please do not abandon in appearance or principle or habit the great experiences of the mission field when you were like Alma and the sons of Mosiah, as the very angels of God to the people you met and taught and baptized. We do not expect you to wear a tie, white shirt, and a dark blue suit every day now that you are back in school. But surely it is not too much to ask that your good grooming be maintained, that your personal habits reflect cleanliness and dignity and pride in the principles of the gospel you taught. We ask you for the good of the kingdom and all those who have done and yet do take pride in you" (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, 593).