(1) Dallin H. Oaks – October 2010 – “Two
Lines of Communication”
“The direct, personal channel of communication
to our Heavenly Father through the Holy Ghost is based on worthiness and is so
essential that we are commanded to renew our covenants by partaking of the sacrament each Sabbath day. In this way we qualify for the promise that
we may always have His Spirit to be with us, to guide us.”
(2) M. Russell Ballard – April 1999 – “Like a Flame
Unquenchable”
“Nothing is more important to the relationship
between family members than open, honest communication. This is particularly
true for parents trying to teach gospel principles and standards to their
children. The ability to counsel with our youth—and perhaps more importantly,
to really listen to their concerns—is the foundation upon which successful
relationships are built. Often what we see in the eyes and what we feel in the
heart will communicate far more than what we hear or say. A word to you
children: Never be disrespectful to your parents. You must also learn to
listen, especially to the counsel of your mom and dad and to the promptings of
the Spirit. We need to watch for and capture the special teaching moments that
constantly occur within our family relationships, and we need to resolve now to
hold family home evening every Monday night.”
(3) M. Russell Ballard – April 1999 – “Like a Flame
Unquenchable”
“When long-established patterns of positive
communication and faithful example prevail, it is much easier to counsel
together about personal problems and to work through the necessary changes that
will bless every family member.”
(4) Russell M. Nelson – April 2006 – “Nurturing Marriage”
“Good communication includes taking time to plan
together. Couples need private time to observe, to talk, and really listen to
each other. They need to cooperate—helping each other as equal partners. They
need to nurture their spiritual as well as physical intimacy. They should
strive to elevate and motivate each other. Marital unity is sustained when
goals are mutually understood. Good communication is also enhanced by prayer.
To pray with specific mention of a spouse’s good deed (or need) nurtures a
marriage.”
(5) Thomas S. Monson – October 2011 – “Stand in Holy Places”
“My beloved brothers and sisters, communication
with our Father in Heaven—including our prayers to Him and His inspiration to
us—is necessary in order for us to weather the storms and trials of life.”
(6)
Richard G. Scott – October 2010 – “The Transforming Power of Faith and
Character”
“You cannot be passive in life, or in time the
natural man will undermine your efforts to live worthily. You become what you
do and what you think about. Lack of character leads one under pressure to
satisfy appetite or seek personal gain. You cannot successfully bolster a weak
character with the cloak of pretense.”
(7) Russell M. Ballard – October 2013 – “Put Your Trust in the
Lord”
“You don’t have to be an outgoing person or an
eloquent, persuasive teacher. If you have an abiding love and hope within you,
the Lord has promised if you “lift up your voices unto this people [and] speak
the thoughts that [He] shall put into your hearts, … you shall not be
confounded before men.”
(8) W. Craig Zwick – April 2014 – “What Are you Thinking?”
“Paul warned, “Let no corrupt communication
proceed out of your mouth, but [only] that which is good [and] edifying, that
it may minister grace unto the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29).
His words resonate with a certain purity. What does the phrase “no corrupt
communication” mean to you? We all regularly experience highly charged feelings
of anger—our own and others’. We have seen unchecked anger erupt in public
places. We have experienced it as a sort of emotional “electrical short” at
sporting events, in the political arena, and even in our own homes.”
(9) L. Lionel Kendrick –
October 1988 – “Christlike Communications”
“Our communications reflect in our countenance.
Therefore, we must be careful not only what we communicate, but also how we do
so. Souls can be strengthened or shattered by the message and the manner in
which we communicate.”
(10) L. Lionel Kendrick – October 1988 – “Christlike
Communications”
“Christlike communications are expressions of
affection and not anger, truth and not fabrication, compassion and not
contention, respect and not ridicule, counsel and not criticism, correction and
not condemnation. They are spoken with clarity and not with confusion. They may
be tender or they may be tough, but they must always be tempered.”
Position Statement
Every decision we make will affect others. Whether it is directly or indirectly, there
will be some sort of effect that each of us will leave on others. This is why it is vital that we maintain good
communication with those that we have the potential to greatly affect. It is so important that we do all we can to
create and maintain good relationships, especially with those that we are
planning on sharing eternity with. This
may seem obvious, but sometimes it is the people that we are the closest to
that we have the hardest time communicating with. It is truly amazing to see what Christlike
instead of selfish communication can do to a relationship.
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