Sunday Lesson: May 4th

The Presidency message for May was taught by Marty Rozeski. She chose to teach Chapter 10 from the Joseph Fielding Smith manual, Our Search for Truth. Pres. Smith always had a thirst for gospel knowledge. He was given a copy of the Book of Mormon by his father at eight years old. He had such a love for the book that he was motivated to get chores done quickly and even left baseball games early in order to read. President Joseph Fielding Smith said, "All my life I have studied and pondered the principles of the gospel and sought to live the laws of the Lord. As a result there has come into my heart a great love for him and for his work and for all those who seek to further his purposes in the earth."

Sis. Rozeski shared with us her experience as she has searched for the truth. Throughout her life she has sought an education and is constantly learning. She commented that that as she has continued to make covenants with God, that her discernment of secular knowledge has been easier and made more sense.

As a people and a church we believe in education. However, President Smith teaches us that, "It is more important, a thousand times over, to have a knowledge of God and his laws, so that we can do the things which bring salvation, than it is to have all the worldly knowledge that can be obtained." The most important truth we should come to know is that of our Savior. "It is far more important to know that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, that he has given unto us the principles of eternal life, than it is to know all that can be obtained in secular education."

President Joseph Fielding Smith: "I say to you, my brethren and sisters, you cannot keep the commandments of the Lord and walk in righteousness unless you know what they are." It is so important to search for ourselves and obtain knowledge through the scriptures. Doctrine and Covenants 130:18-19 states, "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."

We cannot forget the role of the Holy Ghost as we study and search for truth. President Smith teaches that, "Treasuring up his word is far more than merely reading it. To treasure it one must not only read and study but seek in humility and obedience to do the commandments given and gain the inspiration which the Holy Spirit will impart." As we are obedient and search for truth, we can always ask for help. "If there is any doctrine or principle connected with the teachings of the Church that we do not understand then let us get on our knees Let us go before the Lord in the spirit of prayer, of humility, and ask that our minds might be enlightened that we may understand."

"That which is of God is light, and he that receiveth light and continueth in God receiveth more light, and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day." D&C 50:24.

See entire lesson HERE.