October 1998 Parents in Zion Previous Next Parents in Zion President Boyd K. Packer Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles I do want to encourage leaders to carefully consider the home lest they issue calls or schedule activities which place an unnecessary burden on parents and families. In 1831 the Lord gave a revelation to parents in Zion. It is about parents that I wish to speak. I have served in the Quorum of the Twelve for 28 years, and 9 years as Assistant to the Twelve. But I have another calling which I have held even longer.
Experience is a compelling teacher.
I want to talk about both of them together. Parenthood stands among the most important activities to which Latter-day Saints may devote themselves. Many members face conflicts as they struggle to balance their responsibility as parents together with faithful activity in the Church. There are things vital to the well-being of a family which can be found only by going to Church. There is the priesthood, which empowers a man to lead and bless his wife and children, and covenants which bind them together forever.