This Weeks Readings

Readings:

Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Priesthood Authority in the Family and the Church (General Conference, October 2005)

Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Love and Law (General Conference, October 2009)

Elder David A. Bednar, More Diligent and Concerned at Home (General Conference, October 2009)

Elders Oaks said, "In our theology and in our practice, the family and the Church have a mutually reinforcing relationship. The family is dependent upon the Church for doctrine, ordinances, and priesthood keys. The Church provides the teachings, authority, and ordinances necessary to perpetuate family relationships to the eternities."

I appreciate these words because it expresses what I see the whole purpose of our being is. We cannot just go to church and expect things to work out. We cannot appoint ourselves or declare ordinances upon ourselves. We must attend church to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ and the things we must do to live eternally with Him and our Father. We also need to partake of ordinances through the proper authority. So we need the church as much as the church needs us!

I also appreciated Elder Bednar's counsel on how we can become more diligent and concerned in our homes. We need to heed his counsel through prayer and faith as the Spirit of the Lord will lead and guide us. We need to express love, bear testimony, and be consistent!! I will be reading and rereading this one a few more times!