Knowledge

Knowledge and education are two of the most powerful things we can acquire in this life. God has asked us to gain as much knowledge as we can because it is the only thing we can carry with us into the next life. Additionally, when we pursue knowledge, we can often use it to help others who may need assistance. Opportunities to learn are endless, and while God doesn’t expect us to know or study everything, He does expect us to put forward our best effort to learn what we can and study what we are interested in.

Temporal knowledge and education are incredible assets that help prepare young adults to support themselves and their families and enable people to reach their dreams and aspirations. However, it is not the only type of knowledge God wants us to acquire. The gospel of Jesus Christ helps us know how to return to live with God again, but He doesn’t expect us to follow Him blindly. Our Heavenly Father has provided a way for us to know whether or not the teachings of Jesus Christ are true. When we read the scriptures, exercise our faith, and pray with a pure heart, we can receive an answer from the Holy Ghost to let us know if what we are learning is true. This knowledge of the gospel is essential, and when paired with our temporal education, it can help increase our faith in God.

Heavenly Father wants us to learn both “by study and by faith,” incorporating elements of spiritual knowledge and our secular education in everything we do. God would not have us shun the study of science and literature in favor of only studying scripture and attending church. He wants us to have a healthy balance of both so that we can see how they complement each other. All knowledge is important to our progression in this life, both spiritual and temporal.