Chapter 10: Our Search for Truth - Sister Hill (6/8/2014)

“It is a requirement that is made of us, as members of this Church, to make ourselves familiar with that which the Lord has revealed, that we may not be led astray. … How are we going to walk in the truth if we do not know it?”

https://www.lds.org/manual/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-fielding-smith/chapter-10-our-search-for-truth?lang=eng


1 - Not all truth is of the same value or importance. Some truths are greater than others. The greatest truth, or the greatest truths, we find in the fundamentals of the gospel of Jesus Christ. First of all, that Jesus Christ is

the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world, who came into this world to die that men might live. That truth we should know. It is far more important to know that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, that he has given unto us the principles of eternal life, than it is to know all that can be obtained in secular education.

2 - “Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come.” [D&C 130:18–19.]

The knowledge we gain here on earth changes us. We really do grow in our capabilities and knowledge.

3 - It seems to me that a member of this Church would not be able to rest in peace and comfort and have a clear conscience without having knowledge by study and by faith of the standard works of the Church. These records are priceless.

Here is a link to the Daily Bread video we watched: http://youtu.be/2eMJ6ZDCAp4

4 - Very few among us read too much; most of us read too little. The Lord has said: “And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom, seek learning even by study and also by faith.” [D&C 88:118;109:7.]

We ended with this song!    http://youtu.be/p92fMgMt_Zw

"The Witness" - Taught by Liz Mccash (6/1/2014)

The Witness

BY PRESIDENT BOYD K. PACKER

President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/04/the-witness?lang=eng


"I wish to share with you those truths which are the most worth knowing, the things that I have learned and experienced in nearly 90 years of life and over 50 years as a General Authority. Much of what I have come to know falls into the category of things which cannot be taught but can be learned.

"Like most things of great worth, knowledge which is of eternal value comes only through personal prayer and pondering. These, joined with fasting and scripture study, will invite impressions and revelations and the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. This provides us with instruction from on high as we learn precept upon precept."

What do we know? What do we believe in?

I know:

-Jesus Christ
-Manifestations of Spirit
-Healing


I believe:

-Eternal Life
-Miracles
-Temple work

1. God Lives

Of all the other titles that He could have used, He chose to be called “Father.”

2. Parenthood is a sacred privilege

there will be nothing essential to your salvation and exaltation that shall not in due time rest upon you.

3. The Holy Ghost is real

He manifests Himself in many ways, including feelings of peace and reassurance. He can also bring comfort, guidance, and correction when needed.

4. Jesus is the son of God.

by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God” (D&C 76:24).

In all of this, let us remember that there is an adversary who personally seeks to disrupt the work of the Lord. We must choose whom to follow. Our protection is as simple as deciding individually to follow the Savior, making certain that we faithfully will remain on His side.