Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility

Devin G. Durrant April 2018 Saturday Afternoon Session

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Lastly, our most impactful parental teaching is our example.

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Be an Example and a Light

Thomas S. Monson October 2015 Sunday Morning Session

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Recently, as I have been reading and pondering the scriptures, two passages in particular have stayed with me.

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The Sabbath Is a Delight

Russell M. Nelson April 2015 Sunday Afternoon Session

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Now, as this conference comes to a close, we know that wherever we live we are to be examples of the believers among our families, neighbors, and friends.

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Guided Safely Home

Thomas S. Monson October 2014 Priesthood Session

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We who have been ordained to the priesthood of God can make a difference.

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Be Strong and of a Good Courage

Thomas S. Monson April 2014 Priesthood Session

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My beloved brethren, with the courage of our convictions, may we declare, with the Apostle Paul, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.” And then, with that same courage, may we follow Paul’s counsel: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Arise and Shine Forth

Ann M. Dibb April 2012 General Young Women Meeting

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For a moment, let’s review recent themes: “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly,” “Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works,” “Be thou an example of the believers,” “Be strong and of a good courage,” and the thirteenth article of faith: “We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men.”

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Preparation in the Priesthood: “I Need Your Help”

Henry B. Eyring October 2011 Priesthood Session

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“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”

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Be an Example of the Believers

Mary N. Cook October 2010 Sunday Morning Session

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What will Ruby’s mother do to “start today”?

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Counsel to Young Men

Boyd K. Packer April 2009 Priesthood Session

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Paul told young Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth.”

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May You Have Courage

Thomas S. Monson April 2009 General Young Women Meeting

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My earnest prayer is that you will have the courage required to refrain from judging others, the courage to be chaste and virtuous, and the courage to stand firm for truth and righteousness.

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To Learn, to Do, to Be

Thomas S. Monson October 2008 Priesthood Session

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Third, be what we should be.

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Constant Truths for Changing Times

Thomas S. Monson April 2005 Saturday Morning Session

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The Apostle Paul’s statement to his beloved Timothy could well apply: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Standing in Holy Places

James E. Faust April 2005 Sunday Morning Session

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We unavoidably stand in so many unholy places and are subjected to so much that is vulgar, profane, and destructive of the Spirit of the Lord that I encourage our Saints all over the world, wherever possible, to strive to stand more often in holy places.

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Be Thou an Example

Thomas S. Monson April 2005 General Young Women Meeting

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Perhaps your battle cry might well be the charge given by the Apostle Paul to his beloved Timothy: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Your Personal Influence

Thomas S. Monson April 2004 Saturday Morning Session

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The Apostle Paul’s exhortation to his beloved Timothy provides the counsel that will enable our personal influence to find lodgment in the hearts of those with whom we associate: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Pathways to Perfection

Thomas S. Monson April 2002 General Young Women Meeting

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The Apostle Paul said to Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers.”

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“Be Thou an Example”

Thomas S. Monson October 2001 General Relief Society Meeting

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Then came Paul’s rallying call to Timothy—equally applicable to each one of us: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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Your Eternal Home

Thomas S. Monson April 2000 Sunday Morning Session

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The answer, given by Paul to Timothy, provides an inspired charge to each of us.

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The Spirit of Revelation

Boyd K. Packer October 1999 Saturday Afternoon Session

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Paul told young Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth.”

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For I Was Blind, but Now I See

Thomas S. Monson April 1999 Sunday Morning Session

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The Apostle Paul urged, “Be thou an example of the believers.” And from James: “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”

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In Harm’s Way

Thomas S. Monson April 1998 Priesthood Session

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Leaders of youth, remember the Apostle Paul’s counsel to Timothy: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Bishops, place worthy, righteous men as leaders of the Aaronic Priesthood, and the same requirement should be expected concerning Scoutmasters.

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“Be Thou an Example”

Thomas S. Monson October 1996 Priesthood Session

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Tonight may I share with you a profound plea given by the Apostle Paul to his beloved Timothy.

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That All May Hear

Thomas S. Monson April 1995 Priesthood Session

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Paul the Apostle, that sterling testifier of truth, was speaking to all of us—members and missionaries alike—when he counseled his beloved friend Timothy, “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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My Brother’s Keeper

Thomas S. Monson October 1994 Priesthood Session

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The Apostle Paul’s admonition surely was fulfilled that day: “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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