When the Lord declared that “power is not given unto Satan to tempt little children, until they begin to become accountable,” He revealed that this period of childhood and unaccountability was given to children so that “great things may be required at the hand of their fathers.” (See D&C 29:47–48.)

“That great things may be required at the hand of their fathers”! What confidence the Lord has in fathers, and what a responsibility He has placed on fathers! Great things are required of fathers today.

–thus Ezra Taft Benson, in the April 1981 General Conference.

Fatherhood is heroic.  It is daring to climb a great wall.  Greater daring to build it, part of a cathedral that will last for ages.  Greatest daring of all, to build a soul that will last for all time.

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?

Other posts from the Priesthood Session of the April 1981 General Conference.