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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
11/27/04
"The devil wages war against the scriptures. He hates them, perverts
their
plain meanings, and destroys them when he can. He entices those who
heed his
temptings to delete and discard, to change and corrupt, to alter and
amend, thus
taking away the key which will aid in making men 'wise unto
salvation.' (2
Tim. 3:15-17.)" - Bruce R. McConkie, "Doctrinal New
Testament
Commentary," 3 vols. [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1965-1973], 1:625
2/6/17
Paul kept the saints in remembrance of the necessity to read and
study the scriptures. To Timothy he said,
“From a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to
make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ
Jesus.
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness:
“That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all
good works.” (2
Tim. 3:15–17.) – Delbert L.
Stapley, “Teachings
of the Apostle Paul,” Ensign (CR) November 1976