839. Great thoughts for the day! Scriptures and quotes from the prophets from Latter Day Light.

I love these scriptures and quotes!  They are mini sermons!

March 23, 2017
Learning
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY
2 Nephi 30:28

"For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give more; and from them that shall say, We have enough, from them shall be taken away even that which they have."

Lorenzo Snow
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Lorenzo Snow

"In this system of religion that you and I have received there is something grand and glorious, and something new to learn every day, that is of great value. And it is not only our privilege but it is necessary that we receive these things and gather these new ideas" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow, p. 38).

March 21, 2017
Education
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY
Doctrine & Covenants 130:18-19

"Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.  And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come."

John Taylor photoe age 72
QUOTE OF THE DAY
John Taylor

"We ought to foster education and intelligence of every kind; cultivate literary tastes, and men of literary and scientific talent should improve that talent, and all should magnify the gifts which God has given unto them. Educate your children, and seek for those to teach them who have faith in God and in his promises, as well as intelligence" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: John Taylor, p. 94).
March 20, 2017
Prayer
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY
Alma 34:28

"And now behold, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, do not suppose that this is all; for after ye have done all these things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have, to those who stand in need--I say unto you, if ye do not any of these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith."

Brigham Young
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Brigham Young

"You know that it is one peculiarity of our faith and religion never to ask the Lord to do a thing without being willing to help him all that we are able; and then the Lord will do the rest" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, p. 46).

March 19, 2017
Gospel Preached to the Dead
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY
1 Peter 4:6

"For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit."

Joseph Smith
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Joseph Smith

"All those who die in the faith go to the prison of spirits to preach to the dead in body, but they are alive in the spirit; and those spirits preach to the spirits [who are in prison] that they may live according to God in the spirit, and men do minister for them in the flesh; . . . and they are made happy by these means. Therefore, those who are baptized for their dead are the saviors on Mount Zion, and they must receive their washings and their anointings for their dead the same as for themselves" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, p. 474).

March 16, 2017
Seeking Through Prayer
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY
Enos 1:4-5

"And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.  And there came a voice unto me, saying: Enos, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou shalt be blessed."

Howard W. Hunter
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Howard W. Hunter

"There may be so very much our Father in Heaven would like to give us---young, old, or middle-aged---if we would but seek his presence regularly through such avenues as scripture study and earnest prayer. Of course, developing spirituality and attuning ourselves to the highest influences of godliness is not an easy matter. It takes time and frequently involves a struggle" ("Blessed from on High," Ensign, November 1988).

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