"Take advantage of every opportunity to enlarge your understanding of the gospel. Make the effort to participate in seminary and institute programs" (Ensign, May 1982, 42).

"Our great program of church education moves forward. The work of training students through the seminary and institute program is constantly being enlarged...We urge all for whom it is available to take advantage of it. We do not hesitate to promise that your knowledge of the gospel will be increased, your faith will be strengthened, and you will develop wonderful associations and friendships" (Ensign, May 1984, 47).