21 September 2008

RIghteous Traditions

What are our family traditions? The ones we actively present to our children may be a bit more obvious and easily explained. However, after watching April 2008 General Conference again, I realize that perhaps more influential are the traditions we may not recognize that we are passing on to our children.
Cheryl Lant, the Primary General President gave a great talk entitled "Righteous Traditions" and spoke about the most important traditions being the way we live our lives. She posed the question "Are our traditions based on the actions of righteousness and faith?" So, not only is it important that we establish traditions for Christmas, birthdays, and such, but we also need to be aware of the traditions we set by example.
Do we go to church? Or, more importantly, do we demonstrate through our actions and conversations that what we have been taught at church is true? Do we support our leaders, both civic and religious, in both word and action? Or, are we undermining truth and stability because of our own disgruntlement with current situations?
I need to re-evaluate the things that I want my children to emulate and pass on to their children. I want them to be positive thinkers and positive doers so that they brighten the world around them. In order for them to become that way, I too, must work harder to do so.
Interestingly enough, the speaker following Sister Lant also spoke on the importance of learning good Christlike qualities in the home. If you haven't referenced these talks lately (or would like to read them), I encourage you to do so!

1 comment:

The Roes said...

Thanks so much! This is something we've been talking about how we want to raise Haydn, especially with split religious extended family. I think we might read the talk tonight in family home evening.