Kindness Begins in the Home

Elder Quentin L. Cook taught us of the importance of the home and family and its impact on society. He said,

The foundation of kindness and civility begins in our homes. It is not surprising that our public discourse has declined in equal measure with the breakdown of the family. The family is the foundation for love and for maintaining spirituality. The family promotes an atmosphere where religious observance can flourish. There is indeed “beauty all around when there’s love at home.”

“Can ye feel so now?”
October 2012 General Conference

Two Key Factors of Lessened Commitment

Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles made this observation,

While anything that lessens commitment is of consequence, two relevant challenges are both prevalent and significant. The first is unkindness, violence, and domestic abuse. The second is sexual immorality and impure thoughts. These often precede and are at the root of the choice to be less committed.

2012 October General Conference, “Can Ye Feel So Now?”