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2/9/06
"As we prepare materials to build a house or temple, so man can prepare himself
for the reception of eternal wisdom. We go where the materials for a house are,
and prepare them to answer our purpose; so we may go to where eternal wisdom
dwells and there diligently seek to possess it, for its price is above rubies
[see Job 28:18]." -
Discourses of Brigham Young, p.261-262
12/24/06
"We remember that during the meridian of time a bright,
particular star shone in the heavens. Wise men followed it and found the Christ
child. Today wise men still look heavenward and again see a bright, particular
star. It will guide you and me to our opportunities. The burden of the
downtrodden will be lifted, the cry of the hungry stilled, the lonely heart
comforted. And souls will be saved—yours, theirs, and mine." - Thomas S.
Monson, "The
Long Line of the Lonely," Ensign (CR), May 1981, p.47
1/18/07
"Wisdom comes through effort. All good things require effort. That which is
worth having will cost part of your physical being, your intellectual power and
your soul power—'Ask, and it shall be given you seek, and ye shall find knock,
and it shall be opened unto you:' (Matt. 7:7.) But you have to
seek, you have to knock. On the other hand, sin thrusts itself upon you. It
walks beside you, it tempts you, it entices, it allures. You do not have to put
forth effort. It is like the poor, fallen woman who lies in wait to deceive. It
is like the billboard advertising attracting you to drink and to smoke. It is
like the message that comes into your very homes with the television and radio
or the golden packet put right into your hand. Evil seeks you, and it requires
effort and fortitude to combat it. But truth and wisdom are gained only by
seeking, by prayer, and by effort." - David O. McKay, "Conference Report,"
October 1965, Afternoon Meeting, p.145
1/21/07
"Today in our hurried and hectic
lives, we could well go back to an earlier time for the lesson taught us
regarding crossing dangerous streets. 'Stop, look, and listen' were the
watchwords. Could we not apply them now? Stop from a reckless road to ruin. Look
upward for heavenly help. Listen for His invitation: 'Come unto me, all ye that
labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' (Matt.
11:28.)" - Thomas S. Monson, "Patience
— A Heavenly Virtue," Ensign (CR), November 1995, p.59
11/25/09
“That wisdom
which leads to salvation comes from God by revelation. Every person on earth, in
or out of the Church, can gain wisdom from the Lord, who is the source and font
of all truth and righteousness. Those outside the Church who diligently seek
will be led to the gospel of salvation where perfect wisdom resides; those in
the Church, when they seek righteousness with all their hearts, will be led
along the path of truth and revelation until they know all things and have all
wisdom.” - Bruce R. McConkie, “Doctrinal New Testament
Commentary,” 3 vols., 3:246