Elder Henry B. Eyring
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God's word is the doctrine taught by Christ and his prophets.
Words of doctrine have great power.
"They can open the minds of people to see spiritual things, things not visible to the natural eye. And they can open the heart to feelings of the love of God and a love for truth."
Doctrine gains its power through the Holy Ghost. His confirmation is invited when members avoid speculation or personal interpretation.
Simply hearing the words of doctrine can plant seeds of faith in hearts.
Be careful not to go beyond teaching true doctrine. Be simple in teaching.
"We can teach even a child to understand the doctrine of Jesus Christ. It is therefore possible, with God's help, to teach the saving doctrine simply."
Teach doctrine early, "while children are still immune to the temptations of their mortal enemy and long before the words of truth may be harder for them to hear in the noise of their personal struggles."
"Your descendants will teach doctrine to each other because you taught it."
