President Boyd K. Packer explained it this way:
"True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior.
The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior...That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel." (in Conference Report, Oct. 1986, 20, or Ensign, Nov. 1986, 17)
Many people's lives have been changed by hearing the gospel from the missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and from studying the Book of Mormon. The positive change in my dad's behavior and attitude encouraged my mom to listen to the missionaries and to study the doctrines of the gospel herself which led to her own conversion. With my mom and my dad uniting in the same faith, they were able to bring up their children in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I feel so blessed that both of my parents recognized the truth as they studied the Book of Mormon allowing our family to enjoy the blessings of learning and embracing the gospel.
My life has been getting better as I regularly glean the principles and doctrines during my study of the Book of Mormon (along with other scriptures) and as I put forth effort in applying what I'm learning in my daily life. I've read the whole Book of Mormon many times over and every time I read from it I always learn something new. It is truly a living word of God. If you have not read this book yet, you are welcome to send me a request for a copy. As you read the Book of Mormon yourself, you will know for yourself that it is indeed a word of God just as the Bible is.
The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior...That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel." (in Conference Report, Oct. 1986, 20, or Ensign, Nov. 1986, 17)
Many people's lives have been changed by hearing the gospel from the missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and from studying the Book of Mormon. The positive change in my dad's behavior and attitude encouraged my mom to listen to the missionaries and to study the doctrines of the gospel herself which led to her own conversion. With my mom and my dad uniting in the same faith, they were able to bring up their children in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I feel so blessed that both of my parents recognized the truth as they studied the Book of Mormon allowing our family to enjoy the blessings of learning and embracing the gospel.
My life has been getting better as I regularly glean the principles and doctrines during my study of the Book of Mormon (along with other scriptures) and as I put forth effort in applying what I'm learning in my daily life. I've read the whole Book of Mormon many times over and every time I read from it I always learn something new. It is truly a living word of God. If you have not read this book yet, you are welcome to send me a request for a copy. As you read the Book of Mormon yourself, you will know for yourself that it is indeed a word of God just as the Bible is.
Here's my very first blog for "The Book of Mormon Daily Reflections" I will update this daily as I study the Book of Mormon...You are welcome to share your thoughts and comments if you like :)
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