Review the following scripture passages, which show the importance of parents’ counsel to their children:
- Alma 36–39
- Alma 57:21, 26–27
- 2 Nephi 1–3
- Helaman 5:5–14
- Enos 1:1–3
- D&C 68:25–28
- Mosiah 1:1–8
- D&C 93:39–50
- Alma 56:47–48
- •How has your life been affected as you have endeavored to follow the counsel in Alma 37:36–37?
- •How did Corianton’s sinfulness influence others? (See Alma 39:11, 13.) Why is it important for Church members to set good examples? How might your actions influence others’ opinions of the Church?
Suggestion for Family Discussion
Ask a family member to read Alma 37:6–7. Then display a nail, a bolt, or another small object that holds things together.
- •How is this object a “small and simple” thing? How can this object be used to accomplish great things? What might happen if we didn’t have this object?
- •What are some “small and simple things” that hold our family together? What are some “small and simple things” we can do as a family to show our love for Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and each other?
