Lynn G. Robbins - Sunday p.m. session


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While He recognized the importance of do, the Savior identified be as a “weightier matter.” The greater importance of being is illustrated in the following examples:

· Entering the waters of baptism is something we do. The be that must precede it is faith in Jesus Christ and a mighty change of heart.

· Partaking of the sacrament is something we do. Being worthy to partake of the sacrament is a weightier and much more important matter.

· Ordination to the priesthood is an act, or do. The weightier matter, however, is power in the priesthood, which is based “upon the principles of righteousness” (D&C 121:36), or be.

Many people have “to do” lists but rarely have “to be” lists.

Christlike “to be’s” can’t be seen but can be a motivating force in our “to do’s”

When disciplining our children, never uses phrases such as: stupid. Slow, lazy, or clumsy.

Our children are God’s children.

Disappointing behavior should be considered an act not an identity.

Identity confusion can happen when children are asked what they want “to be” when they grow up. Neither professions or possession can define who a person really is. The Savior was a humble carpenter but it didn’t define who He really was.

The most important way to teach “to be” is “to be” the kind of parents to our children that our Heavenly Father is to us.

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