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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah
Revised 2000
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The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles viii
The Family: A Proclamation to the World x
Priesthood and Church Government
1. The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood 2
2. The Keys of the Priesthood 8
4. The Purpose of Priesthood Ordinances 27
5. Performing Priesthood Ordinances 41
8. Our Temple and Family History Responsibilities 68
10. Fellowshipping: A Priesthood Responsibility 88
Home and Family Relations
11. The Father as Patriarch 96
12. Effective Family Leadership 105
13. Strengthening the Family through Family Home Evening 112
14. Having Fun Together as Families 123
15. Sharing in Family Work 131
Personal Development
17. Personal and Family Goals 154
18. Developing and Teaching Self-Mastery 163
19. Developing Our Talents 172
21. Leadership: Inspired Decision Making 187
22. Stewardship and Delegation 195
23. Conducting Meetings and Interviews 201
24. Maintaining Good Physical Health 208
25. Living the Word of Wisdom 213
Gospel Principles and Doctrines
27. Jesus Christ, Our Sure Foundation 228
28. Agency: A Gift from God 236
29. Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy 245
31. Being Honest 257
33. Extending and Receiving Forgiveness 272
35. Building the Kingdom of God 289
Index 295
Notes 305
Picture Section 309