During the Sunday morning session of the October 2024 general conference, President Henry B. Eyring, who serves as second counselor in the First Presidency, delivered a message encouraging members to focus on teaching the doctrine of Christ.
He emphasized the transformative power of gospel teachings, especially when shared with love and clarity. President Eyring urged listeners to not only live the principles of the gospel but also to help others come to know Christ through consistent and heartfelt teaching.
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One of the surest ways to avoid even getting near false doctrine is to choose to be simple in our teaching. President Eyring reinforced the idea that teaching the doctrine of Christ is an essential part of fulfilling divine responsibilities and preparing for the future with faith.
“All of us have family members we love who are being tempted and tried by the seemingly constant forces of Satan.”
When Alma faced similar trials, he went about preaching the word of God. The word of God is the doctrine taught by Jesus Christ and by His prophets. Alma knew that words of doctrine had great power.
The doctrine of Christ is simple: “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end blesses all of God’s children.”
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Avoid speculation or interpretation when teaching. “The Holy Ghost will reveal the spirit of truth only as we are cautious and careful not to go beyond teaching true doctrine. One of the surest ways to avoid even getting near false doctrine is to choose to be simple in our teaching.”
Latter-day Saints should seize every opportunity to share the teachings of Jesus Christ with children.
“We should consider: ‘With so little time and so few opportunities, what words of doctrine can I share that will strengthen [my children] against the inevitable challenges to their faith?’ The words you share today could be the ones they carry with them, and today will soon pass.”
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Some quotes from President Henry B. Eyring’s Talk
“For every hour spent instilling doctrine into a child’s life, there are countless hours of opposition filled with messages and images that challenge or ignore these saving truths.”
In the case of Alma the Younger, the sons of Mosiah and Enos, “they remembered the words of their parents, words of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Remembering saved them.”
“I bear witness of the sacred work of teaching Heavenly Father’s children the simple doctrine of Jesus Christ, which allows us to be spiritually cleansed and ultimately be welcomed into God’s presence, to live with Him and His Son in glory forever in families.”
