Members of the Church are strongly advised not to join any organization which is antagonistic to the Church, of which is oath-bound, or of such character as would cause members of the Church to lose interest in Church activities or interfere with performance of their duties.

Whether Church members who belong to secret oath-bound organizations shall be ordained to or advanced in the priesthood, or given the privileges of the temple, depends upon their standing in the Church and compliance with the regulations governing these privileges.