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Stand Strong and Immovable in Faith
First, Latter-day Saint women must be strong and
immovable in their faith. They can and should
excel in living and sharing their testimonies of
the Lord Jesus Christ and His restored gospel.
We do this as we:
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Make and keep covenants with Him.
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Are worthy and worship in His temples.
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Study His doctrine in the scriptures and the
words of prophets.
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Qualify for, recognize, and follow the Holy
Ghost.
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Share and defend His gospel.
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Participate in sincere personal and family
prayer.
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Have family home evening.
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Live principles of self-reliance and
provident living.
Stand Strong and Immovable in Family
Second, Latter-day Saint women must be strong
and immovable in family. They can and should do
families better than anyone else. We, as
disciples of Christ, can and should be the very
best in the world at upholding, nourishing, and
protecting families. We do this as we:
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Understand and defend the divine roles of
women.
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Embrace the blessings of the priesthood.
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Form eternal families.
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Maintain strong marriages.
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Bear and rear children.
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Express love for and nurture family members.
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Accept responsibility to prepare a righteous
rising generation.
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Know, live, and defend the doctrine of the
family.
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Search out and perform temple ordinances for
extended family members.
Stand Strong and Immovable in Relief
Third, Latter-day
Saint women must be strong and immovable in
relief. We are a Relief Society, and we
should be the best women in the world at
providing relief. This has been our special
province from the beginning. The word relief
means “to lift up, lighten.” It means “a raising
[up].” “The notion is “to raise (someone) out of
trouble.” Our service and the relief that we
offer are a sign that we are the Lord's
disciples and we are members of His true
restored Church. It is a privilege to be part of
this worldwide organization for women, whose
name describes what we are meant to do: provide
relief. |