Sister Cheryl C. Lant
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The most important family traditions "are connected with the way we live our lives and will last beyond us as our children's lives are influenced and shaped ...
"What kind of traditions do we have? ... Are they mostly material in nature or are they eternal? Are we consciously creating righteous traditions, or is life just happening to us? Are our traditions being created in response to the loud voices of the world, or are they influenced by the still small voice of the Spirit?"
True conversion must precede traditions. "This conversion is a firm belief in Jesus Christ as our Redeemer (and comes through) a witness of the spirit as we study these very scriptures that testify of him. It comes as we pray and as we fast. It only comes when we have a deep desire to know the truth."
Consistency is important in creating righteous traditions.
A legacy of righteous living can strengthen families despite death and other circumstances. "What is the legacy we are giving them today? What will it be tomorrow? It can start with us ...
"As we become steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of the Lord, we will secure the blessings of heaven for ourselves and for our families."
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