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Chapter 22

Proverbs 22:6

Verse 6 36

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

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Ephesians 6:4

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- **Finding Personal Peace** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2023) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  That is what the scripture promises: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” It will require the one charged with the child’s care and nurturing to be worthy of the gift of peace.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/17eyring?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **After the Trial of Our Faith** — Jorge M. Alvarado (October 2019) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  The scriptures teach, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/28alvarado?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Laying the Foundation of a Great Work** — Steven R. Bangerter (October 2018) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  In my experience, this dear man’s return to the gospel is characteristic of many and is repeated often among God’s children who leave for a time, only to return to the teachings and practices of their youth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/laying-the-foundation-of-a-great-work?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Becoming Goodly Parents** — L. Tom Perry (October 2012) · Alludes to
  Lessons taught in the home by goodly parents are becoming increasingly important in today’s world, where the influence of the adversary is so widespread.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/becoming-goodly-parents?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Mothers Teaching Children in the Home** — L. Tom Perry (April 2010) · Alludes to
  Teaching in the home is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, where the influence of the adversary is so widespread and he is attacking, attempting to erode and destroy the very foundation of our society, even the family.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/mothers-teaching-children-in-the-home?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Restoring Faith in the Family** — Kenneth Johnson (April 2008) · Reference
  I believe that this premise also applies to ethical standards and moral values.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/restoring-faith-in-the-family?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“Help Thou Mine Unbelief”** — L. Whitney Clayton (October 2001) · Reference
  We see countless examples of faith developing in Church members today.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/help-thou-mine-unbelief?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Your Greatest Challenge, Mother** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 2000) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”
  The proverb spoken of old said, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/your-greatest-challenge-mother?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Spiritual Mountaintops** — Jack H Goaslind (October 1995) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”
  These important lessons, and others like them so crucial to every Latter-day Saint, are the hallmarks of everything we believe and hold dear.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/spiritual-mountaintops?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Eternal Laws of Happiness** — Lynn A. Mickelsen (October 1995) · Reference
  “Honour thy father and thy mother.” Teach your children obedience; train them up in the way they should go.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/eternal-laws-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Bring Up a Child in the Way He Should Go** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1993) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”
  Said the writer of Proverbs, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/bring-up-a-child-in-the-way-he-should-go?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **The Power of Correct Principles** — Richard G. Scott (April 1993) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”
  We can understand what motivates missionaries to sacrifice to serve others by examining their early youth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/the-power-of-correct-principles?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“A Chosen Generation”** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1992) · Quote
  > “train up a child in the way he should go” so that “when he is old, he will not depart from it”
  Now I know, as do you, that there are millions of young people in this nation and in every nation who live wholesome, good lives and who are ambitious to make something of themselves.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/a-chosen-generation?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **The Priesthood of God** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 1988) · Alludes to
  The best source of instruction, guidance, and counsel that most of you young men have is your parents.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/the-priesthood-of-god?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The Joy of Honest Labor** — L. Tom Perry (October 1986) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”
  In Proverbs we read, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/the-joy-of-honest-labor?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **“Born of Goodly Parents”** — L. Tom Perry (April 1985) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  These are wise words from the book of Proverbs: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/born-of-goodly-parents?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

- **Prepare to Teach His Children** — Dwan J. Young (October 1983) · Quote
  > “train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it.”
  The scriptures tell us to “train up a child in the way he should go, and … he will not depart from it.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/prepare-to-teach-his-children?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Train Up a Child** — L. Tom Perry (April 1983) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go,” writes the author of Proverbs, “and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  “Train up a child in the way he should go,” writes the author of Proverbs, “and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/train-up-a-child?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Therefore I Was Taught** — A. Theodore Tuttle (October 1979) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”
  “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/therefore-i-was-taught?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **“Behold Your Little Ones”** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1978) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”
  It is so obvious that the great good and the terrible evil in the world today are the sweet and the bitter fruits of the rearing of yesterday’s children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/behold-your-little-ones?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Priesthood Responsibilities** — Marion G. Romney (April 1978) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/priesthood-responsibilities?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Perfecting the Saints** — Franklin D. Richards (October 1976) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
  Solomon, in his wisdom, has told us: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/perfecting-the-saints?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Good Habits Develop Good Character** — Delbert L. Stapley (October 1974) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  Solomon the wise taught, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/good-habits-develop-good-character?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Ocean Currents and Family Influences** — Spencer W. Kimball (October 1974) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/ocean-currents-and-family-influences?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Things That Matter Most** — A. Theodore Tuttle (October 1971) · Quote
  > “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
  The Lord said: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-things-that-matter-most?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

Finding Personal Peace

Henry B. Eyring April 2023 Saturday Morning Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

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After the Trial of Our Faith

Jorge M. Alvarado October 2019 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

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Laying the Foundation of a Great Work

Steven R. Bangerter October 2018 Saturday Morning Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

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Becoming Goodly Parents

L. Tom Perry October 2012 Saturday Afternoon Session

Lessons taught in the home by goodly parents are becoming increasingly important in today’s world, where the influence of the adversary is so widespread.

Alludes to High confidence
Mothers Teaching Children in the Home

L. Tom Perry April 2010 Saturday Afternoon Session

Teaching in the home is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, where the influence of the adversary is so widespread and he is attacking, attempting to erode and destroy the very foundation of our society, even the family.

Alludes to High confidence
Restoring Faith in the Family

Kenneth Johnson April 2008 Saturday Morning Session

I believe that this premise also applies to ethical standards and moral values.

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“Help Thou Mine Unbelief”

L. Whitney Clayton October 2001 Saturday Afternoon Session

We see countless examples of faith developing in Church members today.

Reference Verified
Your Greatest Challenge, Mother

Gordon B. Hinckley October 2000 General Relief Society Meeting

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Quote High confidence
Spiritual Mountaintops

Jack H Goaslind October 1995 Saturday Morning Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Quote High confidence
Eternal Laws of Happiness

Lynn A. Mickelsen October 1995 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Honour thy father and thy mother.” Teach your children obedience; train them up in the way they should go.

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Bring Up a Child in the Way He Should Go

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1993 Sunday Morning Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Quote High confidence
The Power of Correct Principles

Richard G. Scott April 1993 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Quote High confidence
“A Chosen Generation”

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1992 Sunday Morning Session

“train up a child in the way he should go” so that “when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Quote High confidence
The Priesthood of God

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1988 Priesthood Session

The best source of instruction, guidance, and counsel that most of you young men have is your parents.

Alludes to High confidence
The Joy of Honest Labor

L. Tom Perry October 1986 Sunday Morning Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Quote High confidence
“Born of Goodly Parents”

L. Tom Perry April 1985 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Quote High confidence
Prepare to Teach His Children

Dwan J. Young October 1983 General Women’s Meeting

“train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it.”

Quote High confidence
Train Up a Child

L. Tom Perry April 1983 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go,” writes the author of Proverbs, “and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Quote High confidence
Therefore I Was Taught

A. Theodore Tuttle October 1979 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Quote High confidence
“Behold Your Little Ones”

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1978 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”

Quote High confidence
Priesthood Responsibilities

Marion G. Romney April 1978 Priesthood Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Quote High confidence
Perfecting the Saints

Franklin D. Richards October 1976 Friday Morning Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Quote High confidence
Good Habits Develop Good Character

Delbert L. Stapley October 1974 Friday Afternoon Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Quote High confidence
Ocean Currents and Family Influences

Spencer W. Kimball October 1974 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Quote High confidence
The Things That Matter Most

A. Theodore Tuttle October 1971 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Quote High confidence

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