Family history work is ALL ABOUT FAMILIES! The idea of families is one of the most important aspects of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Understanding the importance of families is necessary for understanding the basics of this gospel.
"THE FAMILY is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities" (The Family: A Proclamation to the World).
"Being part of a family is a great blessing. Your family can provide you with companionship and happiness, help you learn correct principles in a loving atmosphere, and help you prepare for eternal life. Strong families require effort. Your family will be blessed as you do your part to strengthen it. Be cheerful, helpful, and considerate of family members...Show love for your family members each day. Share your testimony with your family through words and actions. Your righteous example can make a difference in strengthening your family" (For the Strength of Youth- Family).
“President Brigham Young explained that our families are not yet ours. The Lord has committed them to us to see how we will treat them. Only if we are faithful will they be given to us forever. What we do on earth determines whether or not we will be worthy to become heavenly parents.” (The Importance of the Family, L. Tom Perry, May 2003)
"The Church tries to help us make our mortal families reflect the beauty and happiness of the larger eternal family unit. It might be said that everything we do as a church and as individuals is to strengthen the family unit, both here and hereafter. Indeed, the family unit is where most of the important lessons of life are learned and practiced." (The Family- Now and Forever, Terry J. Moyer, June 1993)
Video- Unto All the World: Putting "Family" Back into Family History
I know that when we understand the importance of families we will be blessed with knowledge and the ability to understand the importance of family history work. I am so grateful for my family and my opportunity to grow closer to them though family history work.
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