"If we have failed to read the scriptures, we have missed the better part of this world's literature". George Albert Smith.
In Relief Society on Sunday, Kathe Martin taught a lesson from "Teachings of Presidents of the Church - George Albert Smith". Chapter 10 is entitled "The Scriptures, the Most Valuable Library in the World".
Why did the Lord give us the scriptures?
Knowledge: President G.A. Smith taught that the truths contained in the scriptures are far more valuable than the philosophies of men. We find more comfort in the sacred records that are the scriptures than in all the philosophies of the ages, as given to us by the wisdom of men.
Exaltation: The Lord gave us the scriptures to help us overcome our trials and prepare for exaltation. He has given us the information that we need to adjust our lives and to prepare ourselves that no matter what may transpire we will be on the Lord's side of the line. In the scriptures, He has told us how to proceed.
Strengthen the family: We inspire faith in our families by reading the scriptures to them. Read them prayerfully and faithfully, teach them in your homes; call your families around you and inspire in them a faith in the living God, by reading those things that have been revealed.
God has given us the holy scriptures to help us and our families prepare for eternal life. For these sacred records, we are forever grateful. Amen.
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