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(7/26/03)
"As I read the scripture, I feel that Joshua's obedience to the
teachings of Moses and to the contents of the book of the law was the
test of his strength and courage. The extent to which he was to
prosper, be unafraid and undismayed, and have the Lord with him
depended upon his rating in that test. We can demonstrate our strength
and courage in the same way, and be unafraid and undismayed and have
the Lord with us whithersoever we go, by observing the teachings of
the living prophets and observing to do according to all that is
written in the standard works of the Church." — Marion G. Romney,
"Look to God and Live," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1971], p.
211
(7/27/03)
"Studying and searching the scriptures is not a burden laid upon
Saints by the Lord, but a marvelous blessing and opportunity. Note
what the Lord Himself has said about the benefits of studying His
word. To the great prophet-leader Joshua, He said: 'This book of the
law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein
day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is
written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then
thou shalt have good success' (Joshua 1:8). The Lord was not promising
Joshua material wealth and fame, but that his life would prosper in
righteousness and that he would have success in that which matters
most in life, namely the quest to find true joy (see 2 Nephi 2:25)." —
Ezra Taft Benson, "The Power of the Word," "Ensign," [May 1986]: p. 81
(7/28/03)
"In our own lives today, we receive revelation through the still,
small voice that whispers 'Yes, that applies to me.' The Prophet
Joseph Smith received this kind of revelation when he read in James
1:5 that he should pray and ask God. It was in a similar circumstance
that President Joseph F. Smith, after reading and contemplating the
scriptures, had the vision of the redemption of the dead (D&C 138)
opened to his mind. Regular study of the scriptures and meditating
upon them are essential for continual revelation." — Joseph B.
Wirthlin, "Finding Peace in Our Lives," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book
Co., 1995], p. 173
(7/29/03)
"In stormy seasons it helps immensely to read the scriptures
reverently and prayerfully, pondering them for understanding. It helps
in times of calmness to read with thanksgiving for blessings and
peace. As you read, the plain and precious truths become known to you,
mysteries unfold, wisdom floods your being." — Elaine Cannon,
"Adversity," [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1987], p. 127
(7/30/03)
"And so the Master Teacher admonishes us to read the scriptures and
learn the lessons of life from the word of God. But we must read with
more than mere academic interest if we are to achieve spiritual
growth. We must see in them more than a history of the past, more than
things, however marvelous, which were done for our fathers. The
writers of those sacred pages must challenge our thinking, renew our
aspirations, color and flavor our daily living, and be an inspiration
in our search for the abundant life." — Hugh B. Brown, "The Eternal
Quest," [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1956], p. 73
11/23/16
To
meditate about eternal truths is to think and to ask ourselves, over and
over: “How can I know?” “How have others come to know?”
How can you come to a knowledge of these things? Please meditate about it seriously. – J. Thomas Fyans, “Some Basic Teachings from the History of Joseph Smith,” Ensign (CR) May 2002