Light & Truth

In the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord explains light and truth, and how we obtain more.  The Spirit "is the Spirit of truth; And truth is a knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come."  To have the Spirit with you is to understand, not only how things were and are, but how they will be.  Anything that "is more or less than this is the spirit of that wicked one who was a liar from the beginning.  The Spirit of truth is of God."  "He that keepeth his commandments recieveth truth and light, until he is glorified in truth and knoweth all things."  If we keep the commandments, then we will be glorified in truth, and know all things.  Who would knowingly turn down that promise?  "The glory of God is intelligence, or in other words, light and truth."  "And that wicked one cometh and taketh away light and truth, through disobedience, from the children of men, and because of the tradition of their fathers."  (D&C 93:21-40)  

This scripture clearly explains that knowledge is the glory of God.  Let us seek it out wherever we can find it.  Keep the "Spirit of truth" with you throughout your day, and you will be guided and receive greater light as you try to learn.  President David O. McKay said: "The Church stands for education. The very purpose of its organization is to promulgate truth among men. Members of the Church are admonished to acquire learning by study, and also by faith and prayer; to seek after every thing that is virtuous, lovely, of good report, or praiseworthy. In this seeking after, they are not confined to narrow limits of dogma or creed, but are free to launch into the realm of the infinite." (In Conference Report, Apr. 1968, p. 93.)  Let us remember the admonition in the Strength of Youth - "Maintain an enthusiasm for learning throughout your life. Find joy in continuing to learn about yourself, other people, and the world around you."