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1. Make
your visits prayerfully. You
are on the Lord’s errand. Pray
for His help and discernment. Always
pray in the home if agreeable to the family. Remember that you have the keys
to the ministry of Angels--use it in blessing the families.
2. Prepare
for each visit: have a goal
and keep a plan.
3. Be
kind and encouraging during your visit.
Praise whenever possible.
4. Show
sincere interest in the family you visit.
Rejoice, weep, mourn, console, enjoy. Concentrate on them, on their
needs.
5. Be
constantly cheerful and uplifting.
Do not drag in your own burdens.
Do not dwell on your aches and pains, Do not exploit the triumphs and
tragedies of your life, great though they might be.
6. Remember
you represent the Savior. It’s
His gospel you are teaching. Do
and say what you feel He would have you do and say.
7. “Let
virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly.” Never speak ill of others, or
criticize the church.
8. Search
out and tenderly consider the family’s feelings. You are in their home to identify their needs, to teach and
prepare them in righteousness.
9. Radiate
genuine humility. The
Savior never boasted or bragged. For
all He achieved--and He created everything that was created--He was
humble. He gave all credit
to the Father.
10. Bear a strong testimony during
each visit. Testify of
Christ’s example, His gospel, His commandments, His scriptures, His
church, His Kingdom.
Adapted from: Marshall, Richard J., Home
Teaching with Purpose and Power, Deseret Book Company,
pp. 103-4.
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