"In an eternal sense, salvation is a family affair. God holds parents responsible for their stewardship in rearing their family. It is a most sacred responsibility.
Today we are aware of great problems in our society. The most obvious are sexual promiscuity, homosexuality, drug abuse, alcoholism, vandalism, pornography, and violence.
These grave problems are symptoms of failure in the home—the disregarding of principles and practices established by God in the very beginning."
"...many families throughout the world are undergoing great stress and trauma. Many parents have been enticed to abandon their responsibilities in the home to seek after an elusive “self-fulfillment.”
"A married couple have an obligation not only to each other, but to God. He has promised blessings to those who honor that covenant."
"...Prayer in the home and prayer with each other will strengthen your union. Gradually thoughts, aspirations, and ideas will merge into a oneness until you are seeking the same purposes and goals."
"Spiritual growth comes by solving problems together—not by running from them. Today’s inordinate emphasis on individualism brings egotism and separation. Two individuals becoming “one flesh” is still the Lord’s standard. (See Gen. 2:24.)"
"The secret of a happy marriage is to serve God and each other."
"Rearing happy, peaceful children is no easy challenge in today’s world, but it can be done, and it is being done.
Responsible parenthood is the key."
"Above all else, children need to know and feel they are loved, wanted, and appreciated. They need to be assured of that often..."
"Children need to know who they are in the eternal sense of their identity."
"Children must be taught to pray, to rely on the Lord for guidance, and to express appreciation for the blessings that are theirs..."
"Families must spend more time together in work and recreation. Family home evenings should be scheduled once a week...
...Like iron links in a chain, this practice will bind a family together, in love, pride, tradition, strength, and loyalty."
"The most important teachings in the home are spiritual..."
"Eternal life may be obtained only by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.
When parents themselves have complied with the ordinances of salvation, when they have set the example of a temple marriage, not only is their own marriage more likely to succeed, but their children are far more likely to follow their example."
"Thank God for the joys of family life. I have often said there can be no genuine happiness separate and apart from a good home. The sweetest influences and associations of life are there."
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