Being
a Righteous Husband and Father
"To Latter-day Saints, marriage is a sacred privilege and obligation.
Husbands are expected to show perfect moral fidelity, reverence for Motherhood, regard the
family as most important, accept their wife as an equal partner, be tender in the intimate
relationship, be loving, not abusive, provide temporal support, lead family in Church
participation, and teach the Gospel to family members." President Howard W.
Hunter
To the Fathers in
Israel
In October 1987 General Conference, President Ezra Taft Benson describes
the sacred calling of a father as the most important calling in time and eternity for a
man; and one from which he will never be released. He also gives 10 specific ways to give
spiritual leadership.
LDS Perspective on Fatherhood
"LDS fathers have primary responsibility for providing spiritual and
physical support for all other family members (D&C 68:25, 28; 75:28). Giving
Christlike service as a husband and father is the most important work a man can perform
during mortality. Far more than mere procreation, fatherhood entails the lifelong care of
children and loving support of their mother."
Role of
Men in the Church
"LDS men ideally strive to follow Christ by serving family and fellow
beings through love, work, priesthood callings, instruction, and example." Encyclopedia of Mormonism
