Tuesday, October 9, 2012

182nd General Conference, Sat. PM


* L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
-Sanctity of marriage
-Central importance of the Family
-The Gospel is a culture
-Marriage is the only joy and happiness that can be found in this mortal life
-"For time and all eternity"
-Parents, teaching is #1 responsibility to children
-Stronger family, (done consistantly):
1. Pray earnestly
2. FHE, scripture study, meals together
3. Use church leaders to help, communicate with them about children's needs
4. Organize with wholesome rules, give responsibilities to children in the home
-"Teach at the cradle side"
-*Proclamation to the Family* - Responsibilities/Duties of mothers and fathers
-Equal partners
-"Do Your Very Best"

* M. Russell Ballard, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
-Cooperative engergy, Beehive (1 bee contributes only 1/12 tsp of honey in its lifetime)
-...But, burdens of other bees lifted through that "other" bee
-JUST go to church? Converted?
-Take next step of conversion - Act consistantly
-One thing that will help - Morning Prayer: Ask for an opportunity to serve
-Stay focused
-Through others, God takes care of us

* Larry Echo Hawk, of the Seventy
-Book of Mormon for remnants of Lamanites (among others), the American Indians
-Boof of Mormon most correct book on earth
-Encouraged to read Book of Mormon - read and reread

* Robert C. Gay, of the Seventy
-What would you sell your soul for?
-Magnify your Priesthood, blessings will come
-Self-justification of pety sins, Satan triumphs
-Will we shrink or submit to the will of the Father?
-He looks out for all
-We must serve each other
-Rise above sin
-Go to the rescue!

* Scott D. Whiting, of the Seventy
-Why held to such [high] standards?
-The Temple, Holiness to the Lord, House of the Lord
-No doubt of Whose house it is
-The Lord knows our efforts to do good
-"I will not come into unclean Temples"
-We cannot hide sins
-Keep the commandments
-Live your best
-Make necessary improvements

* Neil L. Anderson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
-During a trial of faith, do not drift from the church. Safest place during a storm is not in the storm, but in the cellar.
-Sanctuary of the Church
-Go and sin no more
-Trails will be trying
-Build on a solid foundation
-With Faith comes Trials comes Increased Faith

* Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
-Commanded to love and care for each other
-Abortion=Evil
-Marriage is more than a contract
-*Proclamation to the Family*
-Be examples to your children
-Be united (parents) in goals
-"Marriage Matters"

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