The Power of Deliverance

Elder L. Tom Perry 

April 2012 General Conference “The Power of Deliverance”

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/the-power-of-deliverance?lang=eng

“His Atonement and Resurrection provide all of us an escape from physical death and, if we repent, an escape from spiritual death, bringing with it the blessings of eternal life. ”

Obedience to Law is Liberty

Elder L. Tom Perry 

2013 April General Conference “Obedience to Law Is Liberty”

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/obedience-to-law-is-liberty?lang=eng

“Men and women receive their agency as a gift from God, but their liberty and, in turn, their eternal happiness come from obedience to His laws.”

"Each choice you and I make is a test of our agency- whether we chose to be obedient or disobedient to the commandments of God is actually a choice between "liberty and eternal life" and "captivity and death"

Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling

Elder L. Tom Perry 

April 2004 General Conference “Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling”

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/fatherhood-an-eternal-calling?lang=eng

“As we take a long, hard look at the world today, it is becoming increasingly evident that Satan is working overtime to enslave the souls of men. His main target is the fundamental unit of society—the family. During the past few decades, Satan has waged a vigorous campaign to belittle and demean this basic and most important of all organizations.”

Mothers Teaching Children in the Home

“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. Parents must resolve that teaching in the home is a most sacred and important responsibility. While other institutions, such as church and school, can assist parents to “train up a child in the way he [or she] should go” (Proverbs 22:6), ultimately this responsibility rests with parents. According to the great plan of happiness, it is parents who are entrusted with the care and development of our Heavenly Father’s children. Our families are an integral part of His work and glory—“to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). On God’s eternal stage, it is usually intended that parents act as the central cast members in their children’s lives. Fortunately, there are understudies involved in the production who may step in when parents can’t. It, however, is parents who have been commanded by the Lord to bring up their children in light and truth (see D&C 93:40).”

“I believe it is by divine design that the role of motherhood emphasizes the nurturing and teaching of the next generation. We see so many challenges today from distracting and destructive influences intended to mislead God’s children. We are seeing many young people who lack the deep spiritual roots necessary to remain standing in faith as storms of unbelief and despair swirl around them. Too many of our Father in Heaven’s children are being overcome by worldly desires. The onslaught of wickedness against our children is at once more subtle and more brazen than it has ever been. Teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ in the home adds another layer of insulation to protect our children from worldly influences.”

-Elder L. Tom Perry

April 2010 “Mothers Teaching Children in the Home”

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/04/mothers-teaching-children-in-the-home?lang=eng