Teach traditional Values to the Children

Brandon, Julian, Christopher

As I listened to the Apostle speak of his sons and grandsons receiving the priesthood, I thought of my sons and grandsons.  Each one is precious to me.  Each one has the potential of being a great missionary, husband, and father.  Each one can be raised with the values that prepare him for a life of celebration, joy, and prosperity.  Each one is in danger because of the temptations of the world.  We must work hard at raising our sons so they can achieve their potential.

Elder L. Tom Perry, Apostle

Elder L. Tom Perry

Many of the people in the world today have not been raised with traditional values. Much of the media and technology presented temptations that are degrading. Our children can receive the priesthood and receive blessings from on high, but they must overcome peer pressure and the world.

DyC 107 Why it is called the lesser priesthood is because it is an appendage to the greater, or the Melchizedek Priesthood, and has power in administering outward ordinances. If you will heed the voice of the Holy Ghost, you will experience the ministering of angels. (Elder Perry is addressing his oldest great grandson who has just received the Aaronic Priesthood.)

Young men, build on a foundation of truth and righteousness. Live worthy of the Aaronic Priesthood. It has great power.

The Lord needs you to prepare to declare the Gospel to the world. I know that the Lord will pour out blessings upon you.