Fathers

“The sacred title of ‘father’ is shared with the Almighty. In the Church men are called and released. Did you ever hear of a mortal father being released?

As I travel throughout the Church and see faithful families, I say, ‘Thank God for exemplary fathers and mothers.’ As I see faithful young people and am proud of their accomplishments, I say, ‘Thank God for diligent fathers and mothers.’

Fatherhood is not a matter of station or wealth; it is a matter of desire, diligence, and determination to see one’s family exalted in the celestial kingdom. If that prize is lost, nothing else really matters.
God bless all the fathers in Israel to do well the work within the walls of our own homes. With the Lord’s help we shall succeed in this, our most important responsibility.”

Ezra Taft Benson, “Great Things Required of Their Fathers,” Ensign, May 1981, 34