Children Quote by Henry B. Eyring
“We cannot control what others choose to do, and so we cannot force our children to heaven, but we can determine what we will do. And we can decide that we will do all we can to bring down the powers of heaven into that family we want so much to have forever.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2015
We cannot control others’ choices, but we can control our own actions and shape our family’s future.
In simple terms: We control our actions, not others’ choices.
Key Takeaway
Focus on personal responsibility and intentional family building.
Themes
responsibility
family
faith
agency
choice
Mood
determined
hopeful
reflective
Type
advice
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- marriage
- life planning
- spiritual growth
- community leadership
Key Concepts
free will
spiritual agency
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model the values you wish to see in your family?
- What actions can you take today to strengthen your household?
A Different Perspective
Our influence is limited to our own deeds, not others’ decisions.
