...hence, I post it :).
"Fourth, showing genuine love is at the heart of personal conversion and
family relations. King Benjamin directed, “Beware lest there shall arise
contentions among you.”26 Never forget that Satan is the “father of contention”27 and seeks that family members “fight and quarrel.”28
Brethren (or sisters!), if we are emotionally, verbally, or physically abusive to any
member of our family, or bully any person, then we lose priesthood
power.29
Choose to control anger. Family members should hear blessings from our
mouths, not cursings. We are to influence others only by persuasion,
long-suffering, gentleness, meekness, love unfeigned, kindness, and
charity
Fifth, obeying the law of tithing
is an essential element of faith and family unity. Because Satan uses
greed and the pursuit of possessions to sweep families off the celestial
highway, Jesus advised, “Beware of covetousness.”31
Covetousness is restrained as we project our income, pay an honest
tithe and generous fast offering, budget needed expenses, avoid
unnecessary debt, save for future needs, and become temporally
self-reliant. God’s promise to us is, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you"
"Beware Concerning Yourselves" gen conf. 11/12 Anthony D. Perkins
Oh, I needed this today!!!!! Thank you! Sarah
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