Bishop H. David Burton
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"We can provide our families with the priesthood leadership and the spiritual direction they require. We can do all this and much more if we will draw near to the Savior, honor the sacred priesthood we hold, and be faithful to the covenants we have made."
Profanity and crudeness have become commonplace and are accepted by many as a normal part of speech. Some do not show respect for the priesthood because they use profanity; some are involved in pornography and a few are into drugs.
"The priesthood isn't something we take off during the week and put on for Sunday. It's a 24-7 privilege and blessing _ that is, 24 hours a day, seven days a week."
Pornography has spread like wildfire, and priesthood holders must discipline themselves to avoid anything that contains sensual material.
"Pornography and priesthood and not compatible. Respect the priesthood; call a permanent 'time-out' to any pornographic influence."
President Harold B. Lee said the most important work church members will ever do is within the walls of their own homes.
"We need to honestly search and plumb the depths of our souls. Are we doing all we should do to give our families gospel instruction and governance, or are we leaving this responsibility to others? Leadership in the family often requires us to reorder our priorities in order to find the necessary time. Quality and quantity time are essential."
