Scripture Study

“Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high. They can become the key to open the channel to communion with our Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.” Elder Richard G. Scott, Ensign, November 2011.

“Establish a time and place to study the scriptures on a daily basis, even if it’s only for a few minutes at a time.” Elder M. Russell Ballard, General Conference, November 1997, LDS.org

“If you have not already developed the habit of daily scripture study, start now and keep studying in order to be prepared for your responsibilities in this life and in the eternities.” Julie B. Beck, General Conference, April 2004, LDS.org

“Time for scripture study requires a schedule that will be honored. Otherwise, blessings that matter most will be at the mercy of things that matter least.” Elder Russell M. Nelson, General Conference, October 2000, LDS.org

“The discipline of following a scripture-study plan of learning the gospel was a wonderful, rewarding experience. The knowledge of the teachings of the scriptures would unfold in a glorious way through individual study.” L. Tom Perry, General Conference, October 2001, LDS.org

“The scriptures can form a foundation of support. They can provide an incredibly large resource of willing friends who can help us. A memorized scripture becomes an enduring friend that is not weakened with the passage of time.” Elder Richard G. Scott, Ensign, November 2011.

“Let us place higher priority on family prayer, family scripture study, and family home evenings and eliminate those activities that fill our lives with worldliness and evil.” Elder L. Tom Perry, Ensign, November 1999, LDS.org

Position:

Reading the scriptures gives me such peace. Every time that I read them something always applies to what I am struggling with at that time in my life. The scriptures are important, but I also know that the talks of the general authorities are just as important, if not more so. They all have the same teachings, but the talks are pertinent to our times and social issues. Heavenly Father knows what we need now. That is why we have a living prophet to help guide and direct us in the way that the Lord wants us to go. Having a set scripture study is very important, but can be difficult with little children. I know from experience that the more you do it the more the kids want to do it as well.