E. David A. Bednar, Engisn May 2009- As we talked with these stalwart leaders, I always asked this question: "What have you learned as a temple president that you wish you had better understood when you were a General Authority?" As I listened to their answers, I discovered a consistent theme that I would summarize as follows: "I have come to understand better the protection available through our temple covenants and what it means to make an acceptable offering of temple worship. There is a difference between church-attending, tithe-paying members who occasionally rush into the temple to go through a session and those members who faithfully and consistently worship in the temple."
Pres. Ezra Taft Benson, Ensign Jan. 2011- A home teaching
call is to be accepted as if extended to you personally by the Lord Jesus
Christ…Know well those you are to home teach…Above all, be a genuine friend to
the individuals and families you teach...A friend makes more than a dutiful
visit each month. A friend is more concerned about helping people than getting
credit. A friend cares. A friend loves. A friend listens, and a friend reaches
out...Do not settle for mediocrity in this great priesthood program of home
teaching. Be an excellent home teacher in every facet of the work. Be a real
shepherd of your flock.
