Prophets of God

Andrea Muñoz Spannaus October 2025 Sunday Morning Session

What does it mean to teach freely?

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Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2023 Saturday Afternoon Session

God has given parents the “sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to … observe the commandments of God.”

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Bishops—Shepherds over the Lord’s Flock

Quentin L. Cook April 2021 Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

Parents will always have the main responsibility for their families.

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A Sin-Resistant Generation

Joy D. Jones April 2017 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Fortifying children to become sin-resistant is a task and a blessing for parents, grandparents, family members, teachers, and leaders.

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The Voice of Warning

D. Todd Christofferson April 2017 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Surely love would compel parents to warn their closest “neighbors”—their own children.

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Fathers

D. Todd Christofferson April 2016 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“And they shall also teach their children to pray, and to walk uprightly before the Lord.”

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The Sabbath Is a Delight

Russell M. Nelson April 2015 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Inasmuch as parents have children in Zion that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, the sin be upon the heads

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Daughters in the Covenant

Henry B. Eyring April 2014 General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

“And their children shall be baptized for the remission of their sins when eight years old, and receive the [Holy Ghost].”

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The Lord’s Way

Stanley G. Ellis April 2013 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (9)

In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.

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Only upon the Principles of Righteousness

Larry Y. Wilson April 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

As you can see, helping children exercise their agency properly requires teaching them how to pray and receive answers to their prayers.

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Was It Worth It?

David F. Evans April 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

In this and every other important endeavor, our most important work is always within our own home and family.

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Establishing a Christ-Centered Home

Richard J. Maynes April 2011 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“And again, inasmuch as parents have children in Zion that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, the sin be upon the heads of the

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Helping Others Recognize the Whisperings of the Spirit

Vicki F. Matsumori October 2009 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

The importance of helping others understand is described in the Doctrine and Covenants.

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Restoring Faith in the Family

Kenneth Johnson April 2008 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

We should never forget that freedom and happiness in all aspects of life come by understanding and living in harmony with eternal gospel principles.

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Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today

Claudio R. M. Costa October 2007 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Our Father has taught us that parents are obligated to teach the gospel to their children.

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Repentance and Conversion

Russell M. Nelson April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.

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Repentance and Conversion

Russell M. Nelson April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

While the Lord insists on our repentance, most people don’t feel such a compelling need.

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Dear Are the Sheep That Have Wandered

James E. Faust April 2003 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

again, inasmuch as parents have children in Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized, that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, the sin be upon the heads

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A Voice of Gladness for Our Children

Coleen K. Menlove October 2002 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (3)

The Lord directed parents to “bring up [their] children in light and truth.” He also instructed us to teach our children “to pray, and to walk uprightly before the Lord,” and “to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ … , and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost.” We help tune their ears, minds, and hearts to recognize “a voice of gladness” and desire to be worthy to obtain eternal joy when we teach the truths of the gospel.

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“Set in Order Thy House”

Russell M. Nelson October 2001 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Inasmuch as parents have children in Zion that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, the sin be upon the heads

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