President George Albert Smith gave counsel to both men and women about their various roles. In part l, we real his counsel to men. In part two, we will offer his post his counsel to women.
Counsel to Men
"Entrance into the celestial kingdom is dependent upon how husbands honor their wives. Reference has been made to some of the divorces that are increasing in the land. I want to say to you that the larger portion of the divorces are the result of infidelity and immorality, and unfortunately on the part of both men and women. So, brethren, let us set our own homes in order. Let us make our adjustments. Let us live so that we can truthfully look toward the skies and say, "Heavenly Father, we want to be worthy of what you have given to us. We would like to be an example to our neighbors and to all who come in contact with us." And if we will do that , our wives will be true to us, and our children will appreciate us and be true to us. I want to tell you if we want happiness in the celestial kingdom of our God, we will have to lay the foundation for it right here; and part of that requirement of the Lord is that we do right in our homes and live right. Some men think that because they hold the priesthood that that gives them a special way in which they may conduct themselves in their homes. I want to tell you that you men who hold the priesthood will never get into the celestial kingdom unless you honor your wives and your families and train them and give them the blessings that you want for yourselves (CR, April 1948, pp. 183-184)"
( McIntosh, Robert and Susan, editors. The Teachings of George Albert Smith. Bookcraft 1996. pg. 111)
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