How would you pass the test, parents, if your family was…
““How would you pass the test, parents, if your family was isolated from the Church and you had to supply all religious training? Have you become so dependent on others that you do little or nothing at home? Tell me, how much of the gospel would your children know, if all they knew is what they had been taught at home? Ponder that. I repeat, how much of the gospel would your children know if all they knew is what they had been taught at home? Remember, the Church exists to help the home. Parents, the divine charge to teach has never been changed. Do not abdicate your duty.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Parents must take primary responsibility for teaching the gospel at home, not relying solely on church institutions.
In simple terms: Parents should teach their children at home.
Prioritize home gospel instruction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- home schooling
- family devotions
- church support
- personal study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families integrate gospel teaching into daily routines?
- What obstacles prevent parents from teaching at home?
Church programs cannot replace daily home teaching.