About Quote by David A. Bednar
“Inviting children as gospel learners to act and not merely be acted upon builds on reading and talking about the Book of Mormon and bearing testimony spontaneously in the home.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2020
Encouraging kids to actively live gospel principles, not just listen, deepens faith beyond study and testimony.
In simple terms: Kids should act on gospel, not just hear it.
Key Takeaway
Promote active participation in faith.
Themes
faith
family
education
participation
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- home teaching
- family prayer
- service projects
- youth activities
Key Concepts
spiritual development
agency
learning by doing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families create opportunities for active gospel practice?
- What barriers prevent children from acting on their beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Children may lack maturity to fully grasp concepts without guidance.
![“As we learn in [the] scriptures, the fundamental purposes for the gift of agency were to love one another and to choose God. Thus we become God's chosen and invite His tender mercies as we use our agency to choose God.” quote by David A. Bednar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/92f/david-a-bednar-2121_agency_as-we-learn-in-the-scriptures-the-fundam_144654.jpg)
