Family

Russell M. Nelson

"If you will heed that proclamation, brothers and sisters, you will be blessed. God lives and loves us (see 1 Nephi 11:16-17). With His help, we can foster our faith and families. We can qualify for this promise from the Lord: 'If a man marry a wife by my word, . . . and by the new and everlasting covenant, and it is sealed unto them by the Holy Spirit of promise, . . . [they] shall inherit thrones, kingdoms, principalities, . . . powers, [and] dominions' (D&C 132:19)." "Faith and Families," CES fireside for young adults, Feb. 6, 2005

Dallin H. Oaks

'After all, to do well those things which God ordained to be the common lot of all man-kind, is the truest greatness. To be a successful father or a successful mother is greater than to be a successful general or a successful statesman.' Elder Dallin H. Oaks quoting President Joseph F. Smith "Parental Leadership in the Family," Ensign, June 1985, 7

David A. Bednar

"As we seek the Lord's help and in His strength, we can gradually reduce the disparity between what we say and what we do, between expressing love and consistently showing it, and between bearing testimony and steadfastly living it. We can become more diligent and concerned at home as we are more faithful in learning, living, and loving the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. "More Diligent and Concerned at Home," Ensign, Nov. 2009, 20

 L. Tom Perry

"As we take a long, hard look at the world today, it is becoming increasingly evident that Satan is working overtime to enslave the souls of men. His main target is the fundamental unit of society--the family. During the past few decades, Satan has waged a vigorous campaign to belittle and demean this basic and most important of all organizations." "Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling," Ensign, May 2004, 69

 Robert D. Hales

As we teach our children the gospel through word and example, our families are spiritually strengthened and fortified." "Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty," Ensign, May 1999, 32 M. Russell Ballard "Be wise with your families. Be wise in fulfilling your Church callings. Be wise with your time. Be wise in balancing all of your responsibilities. O be wise, my beloved brothers and sisters. What can I say more?" "O Be Wise," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 20

Spencer W. Kimball

 "Inspired men have long taught that the home is the cradle of civilization and the foundation of society. But the Lord, through his prophets, teaches us much more than this, for we know that it is exalted families that will make up the divine patriarchal order which will be the source of kingdoms and glory for the faithful in eternity.” "The Fruit of Our Welfare Services Labors," Ensign, Nov. 1978, 75

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"I am deeply impressed by the way my family worked after having lost everything following World War II! I remember my father”a civil servant by education and experience—taking on several difficult jobs, among which were coal miner, uranium miner, mechanic, and truck driver. He left early in the morning and often returned late at night in order to support our family. My mother started a laundry and worked countless hours doing menial labor. She enlisted my sister and me in her business. . . . "It wasn't easy, but the work kept us from dwelling too much on the difficulties of our circumstances. Although our situation didn't change overnight, it did change.” "Two Principles for Any Economy," Ensign, Nov. 2009, 56

 Gordon B. Hinckley

 "I believe our problems, almost every one, arise out of the homes of the people. If there is to be reformation, if there is to be a change, if there is to be a return to old and sacred values, it must begin in the home. It is here that truth is learned, that integrity is cultivated, that self-discipline is instilled, and that love is nurtured." "Walking in the Light of the Lord," Ensign, Nov. 1998, 99

Susan W. Tanner

 "I delight in families. Recently I delighted in the birth of a new grandchild into a family that understands that parents have the solemn responsibility to rear their children in love and righteousness. The older siblings had a natural curiosity about their little sister's entrance into this world. Their first lessons about this holy subject were taught by loving parents in a sacred family setting, in the celestial climate that accompanies a new soul's birth into mortality and in the context of our Father's eternal plan. By contrast, the next day upon returning home from kindergarten, our granddaughter reported that she had learned that day in class 'a big new term called sexual abuse.' I felt concerned that at this early age children already have to be aware, for safety reasons, of the negative facets of the subject they had so beautifully talked of the night before. I delighted as never before in a nurturing family founded upon the teachings of Jesus Christ." "My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord," Ensign, May 2008, 82