(11/24/04)
"As Paul told Timothy, 'all scripture is given by inspiration of God' (2 Tim. 3:16; also see 2 Pet. 1:21). This means that in order to understand scripture, our minds need to be enlightened by the Spirit of the Lord. As we learn from the fiftieth section of the Doctrine and Covenants, 'he that receiveth the word by the Spirit of truth receiveth it as it is preached by the Spirit of truth' (D&C 50:21). When this happens, the reader is edified by personal revelation." - Dallin H. Oaks, “Scripture Reading and Revelation,” Ensign, January 1995, p. 9

(11/25/04)
"In order that the young, vigorous and inquiring minds of youth in all ages might have a standard and an unfailing guide by which to measure all learning and thus be able to sift the golden kernels of truth from the chaff of delusion and untruth, we have had the scriptures from the beginning which were given 'by inspiration of God, and (are) profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.' (2 Tim. 3:16-17.) So the Master counseled us to search the scriptures, for in them we would find the way to eternal life, for they testify of the way men must travel to gain eternal life with him and with 'the Father which hath sent (him).' (John 5:30.)" - Harold B. Lee, "Decisions for Successful Living" [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1973], pp. 189-190

(11/26/04)
"Paul told Timothy, his young brother in the gospel, 'All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, ...for instruction in righteousness' (2 Timothy 3:16). Obviously, all our canonized scriptures today, the Church's standard works, have come to us through men who at the time were living prophets to their people. These writings plus the inspired words of prophets of this dispensation, including those now living, constitute God's word to us." - Neal A. Maxwell, "If Thou Endure It Well" [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1996], p. 73