Scriptures
"The iron rod is the word of God. The scriptures, the words of the living prophets, and the gift of the Holy Ghost are powerful in their ability to keep us safe. Let us hold fast to the words of the prophets. Let us hold fast to the iron rod."
—Neil L. Andersen, "How to Receive God's Word"
Topics: Scriptures, Gift of the Holy Ghost, Prophets"Neither the Bible nor the Book of Mormon in and of themselves is sufficient. Both are necessary for us to teach and learn about the full and complete doctrine of Christ. The need for the other does not diminish either one of them. Both the Bible and the Book of Mormon are necessary for our salvation and exaltation. As President Ezra Taft Benson so powerfully taught, 'When used together, the Bible and the Book of Mormon confound false doctrines' (“A New Witness for Christ,” Ensign, Nov. 1984, 8)."
—L. Tom Perry, "The Power of Deliverance"
Topics: Bible, Book of Mormon, Scriptures"Fill your mind with truth. We do not find truth groveling through error. Truth is found by searching, studying, and living the revealed word of God. We adopt error when we mingle with error. We learn truth when we associate with truth."
—Thomas S. Monson, "Be Thou an Example", Ensign and Liahona, January 2002
Topics: Truth, Scriptures, Obedience, Prophetic Messages"Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment. The word of God inspires commitment and acts as a healing balm for hurt feelings, anger, or disillusionment."
—Quentin L. Cook, "Can Ye Feel So Now?", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
Topics: Scriptures"One reason we are encouraged to pray and read the scriptures every single day is that both of these activities invite the Spirit into our homes and into the lives of our family members."
—Vicki F. Matsumori, "Helping Others Recognize the Whisperings of the Spirit", Liahona and Ensign, November 2009
Topics: Prayer, Scriptures, Holy Ghost"The scriptures enlarge our memory by helping us to remember the Lord and our relationship to Him and the Father. They remind us of what we knew in our premortal life. And as these things penetrate our minds and hearts, our faith in God and His Beloved Son takes root."
—Todd Christofferson, "How to Build Faith in God Through Scripture"
Topics: Scriptures, Faith"We need to ponder in the scriptures and in the words of living prophets. We need to make plans which are not only wishes but covenants. And then we need to keep our promises to the Lord. And we need to lift others by sharing with them the blessings of the Atonement which have come in our lives."
—Henry B. Eyring, "Help Them on Their Way Home", Liahona and Ensign, May 2010
Topics: Scriptures, Prophets, Covenants, Peace"The answers may sometimes be hidden, but they are there, … and we must seek them out. Make the scriptures a part of your life."
—Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Members in Isolated City Radiate "Goodness, Dedication, Faith, and Love"", Church News and Events, June 26, 2012
Topics: Prayer, Scriptures"Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high. They can become the key to open the channel to communion with our Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ."
—Richard G. Scott, "The Power of Scripture", Liahona and Ensign, November 2011
Topics: Scriptures, Inspiration"For behold, it is as easy to give heed to the word of Christ, which will point to you a straight course to eternal bliss, as it was for our fathers to give heed to this compass [the Liahona], which would point unto them a straight course to the promised land. And now I say, is there not a type in this thing? For just as surely as this director did bring our fathers, by following its course, to the promised land, shall the words of Christ, if we follow their course, carry us beyond this vale of sorrow into a far better land of promise. O my son, do not let us be slothful because of the easiness of the way; for so was it with our fathers; for so was it prepared for them, that if they would look they might live; even so it is with us. The way is prepared, and if we will look we may live forever."
