Develop Christlike Attributes

We can increase the influence of the Holy Ghost in our work

To be an effective father, husband, mother, wife and child we must continue to increase the influence of the Holy Ghost in our work by more fully emulating the character of Jesus Christ and developing His attributes.

Obedience

Heavenly Father created a plan of happiness for His children. As part of this plan, He asks us to obey His commandments. Jesus Christ demonstrated this attribute throughout His life as He put aside His own will in order to do the will of the Father. If we follow Christ’s example and work to become more obedient in our own lives, we will receive promised blessings and the guidance of the Holy Ghost. While we may not always understand the reasons for certain commandments we are given, increased peace, knowledge, and freedom are promised to those who obey.

As you ponder the Christlike attribute of obedience and make a plan to more fully develop it, the influence of the Holy Ghost will increase in your work. Prayerfully and regularly ask the following questions:

• What should I stop doing to develop greater obedience?
• What should I start doing to develop greater obedience?

Use these additional resources to study more about the Christlike attribute of obedience:

• James E. Faust, “Obedience: The Path to Freedom,” Ensign, May 1999, 45–47
• Thomas S. Monson, “Obedience Brings Blessings,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 89–92
• N. Eldon Tanner, “Obedience,” Ensign, Jan. 1974, 92–96.