Sister Margaret S. Lifferth
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"Who are the children in your home or in your neighborhood? Look at them. Think of them. The Savior teaches us that to enter the kingdom of God, we must become as a child ... 'submissive, meek, humble, patient and full of love."
"But, however full of faith children come to us, they face the challenges of a fallen world."
"Brothers and sisters, protecting children means that we provide an environment that invites the spirit into their lives and validates it in their hearts. That automatically eliminates any form of indifference, neglect, abuse, violence or exploitation."
"It's easy to know what to teach. The scriptures and our prophets are clear about what to teach our children."
"Knowing that we teach of Christ and his gospel, how do we do it? Begin by following the counsel of our prophets and making time in our homes for family prayer, scripture study and family home evening.
"Have we heard that counsel so often that it seems too simple? Or are we so busy that adding one more thing feels too complex? I testify that even when our family worship seems less than effective, obedience alone opens the windows of heaven and invites the blessings of the Lord."
"So, love the children."
