Three truths from 鈥淭he Family: A Proclamation to the World鈥� that can help us become better leaders in our homes and families
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First shared on September 23, 1995, 鈥淭he Family: A Proclamation to the World鈥� teaches that we are children of God, and it reaffirms the importance of the family in
Heavenly Father鈥檚 eternal plan
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See 鈥�,鈥� Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 129
Celebrate the proclamation鈥檚 30th anniversary with us by reading three truths that can help us share joy with our families and others.
We are all members of God鈥檚 family
Strive to love and serve others as Jesus Christ did.
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The family proclamation teaches that we are all beloved spirit sons and daughters of heavenly parents.
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Our worth is great in the sight of God.
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Heavenly Father loves us, and He has commanded us to love one another. As we strive to love others, we will find joy and abide in the love of Jesus Christ.
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How can we show love to all members of God鈥檚 family?
Make an effort to meet someone new in your community, class, or gathering group.
Serve someone with a simple and kind gesture.
Include your family, friends, classmates, and community in your prayers.
Covenants unite families for eternity
Malakai Koroilagilagi with his family - Suva, Fiji
As part of God鈥檚 plan, 鈥淪acred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.鈥�
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鈥�,鈥� Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 129
Malakai Koroilagilagi, a BYU-Pathway student from Suva, Fiji, finished his certificate in
project management
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John A. McCune 鈥�,鈥� Liahona, May 2025
As we experience the joy that comes from keeping covenants, we can share those experiences with others.How can we share the joy that comes from covenant keeping?
Be an example of covenant keeping.
Invite a friend or family member to attend the temple with you.
Hold a family history night at your ward or branch.
Joy is found through Jesus Christ
Zazyl Moreira Vela - Monterrey, Mexico
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The family proclamation teaches, 鈥淗appiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.鈥�
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鈥�,鈥� Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 129
As we build our foundations upon Christ, Satan has no power over us,
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and we will find greater joy.
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As we help family members build their foundations upon Christ, Satan will have no power over our families, and their joy will be full.
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Zazyl Moreira Vela, a
BYU-Pathway Worldwide
graduate from Monterrey, Mexico said, 鈥淚 have felt joy even in moments of trial because of [Jesus Christ鈥檚] healing power and love. The words of the family proclamation continue to anchor me, testifying that God鈥檚 plan is sure and that families, centered in Christ, can find lasting happiness despite the storms around us.鈥�
How can we lead family members to the Savior?
Hold family prayer and scripture study.
Go for a walk and say how you see God鈥檚 creations.
Share a favorite quote or scripture that testifies of Christ.
Happiness in family life
鈥淭he Family: A Proclamation to the World鈥� reaffirms eternal truths about the family. As you apply its principles by striving to treat others as members of God鈥檚 family, making and keeping sacred covenants, and building your foundation upon the Savior, you and your family can find greater joy.
See how BYU-Pathway Worldwide can help you strengthen your home, family, and community.
