Virtuous Life

I enjoy listening to the talks by the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on my I-Pod. These conference addresses help to give my days clarity and inspiration. Today I listened to a talk by Bishop H. David Burton titled Let Virtue Garnish Your Thoughts.
Here is one of my favorite passages:

We need to stand tall and be firmly fixed in perpetuating Christlike virtues, even the “ity” virtues, in our everyday lives. Teaching virtuous traits begins in the home with parents who care and set the example. A good parental example encourages emulation; a poor example gives license to the children to disregard the parents’ teachings and even expand the poor example. A hypocritical example destroys credibility.

I agree and I am working towards this. BUT it is hard. I know that the days that I abstain from yelling or raising my voice go much more smoothly. I am endeavoring everyday to live the kind of life I would want my children to emulate. I can always to better though. I also think about this in my church responsibilities too. Who is looking at me for an example? If I follow the ultimate Example then I will be a good example to those following me.


That is what I am working towards everyday.