One of the most discussed topics in Priesthood is Home Teaching (and how to improve it). This morning, the West Jordan River Stake had Stake Priesthood Leadership meeting, and President Craig Worthington gave the following keys to be successful in this endeavor.
1-Pray for the Spirit
-Pray before you go with your companion
-Pray for your home teaching families INDIVIDUALLY at least daily; ask for specific help from the Lord in touching them and creating a relationship of trust
2-Don't pressure
-The Gospel is based on freedom of choice and accountability for those choices. No one wants to feel pressure. Help your families progress in the Gospel but make sure you do not make them feel unworthy or guilty.
3-Don't use questions as your main form of interaction; rather, teach
-Many Home Teachers ask questions. Don't embarrass the head of the household if he/she doesn;t know the answer to a question. Bring the Spirit with you and teach at a level approariate to the needs and situation of the family.
4-Let the Father (Head of Household) preside
-You are a guest; always defer to the head of the household.
5-Never teach beyond a family's willingness to receive
-Make all messages appropriate for the ages and gospel knowledge levels at that home.
6-Strive for the attributes found in Doctrine and Covenants 4:6.
"Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence."
