The influence of a righteous woman
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"As we follow that Man of Galilee — even the Lord Jesus Christ—our personal influence will be felt for good wherever we are, whatever our callings.
"The family is the ideal place for teaching. It is also a laboratory for learning. Family home evening can bring spiritual growth to each member. ...
"It is in the home where fathers and mothers can teach provident living to their children. Sharing of tasks and helping one another set a pattern for future families as children grow, marry and leave home. The lessons learned in the home are those that last the longest."
— President Thomas S. Monson, "Your Personal Influence," April 2004 general conference address.
"God offers us counsel not just for our own safety, but for the safety of His other children, whom we should love. There are few comforts so sweet as to know that we have been an instrument in the hands of God in leading someone else to safety. That blessing generally requires the faith to follow counsel when it is hard to do."
— President Henry B. Eyring, "Finding Safety in Counsel," April 1997 general conference address
"Women hold a special place in our Father's plan for the eternal happiness and well-being of His children.
"I hope that my dear sisters throughout the world — grandmothers, mothers, aunts and friends — never underestimate the power of their influence for good, especially in the lives of our precious children and youth! ...
"There is a saying that big gates move on small hinges. Sisters, your example in seemingly small things will make a big difference in the lives of our young people. The way you dress and groom yourselves, the way you talk, the way you pray, the way you testify, the way you live every day will make the difference. This includes which TV shows you watch, which music you prefer, and how you use the Internet. If you love to go to the temple, the young people who value your example will also love to go. If you adapt your wardrobe to the temple garment and not the other way around, they will know what you consider important, and they will learn from you.
— President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Influence of Righteous Women," First Presidency Message, Ensign Sept. 2009.
