Admonition Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“How much more beautiful would be the world and the society in which we live if...every mother regarded her children as the jewels of her life, as gifts from the God of heaven, who is their Eternal Father, and brought them up in true affection in the wisdom and admonition of the Lord.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1995
Parents should view children as precious gifts, nurturing them with love and spiritual guidance.
In simple terms: Treat children as treasured gifts.
Key Takeaway
Raise children with love and wisdom.
Themes
parenting
spirituality
value
Mood
caring
reflective
Type
inspirational
faith‑based
When to use this quote
- family life
- education
- faith communities
- child development
Key Concepts
childhood
divine purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to see children as jewels?
- How can love be balanced with guidance?
A Different Perspective
May impose religious expectations on children.
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