Education

(#1-AMD) “Preparation for a mission begins early. In addition to spiritual preparation, a wise parent will provide the means whereby a young son might commence his personal missionary fund. He may well be encouraged as the years go by to study a foreign language so that, if necessary, his language skills could be utilized. Eventually there comes that glorious day when the bishop and stake president invite the young man in for a visit. Worthiness is ascertained; a missionary recommendation is completed.” "Come, All Ye Sons of God" by Thomas S. Monson April 2013, Priesthood Session, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/come-all-ye-sons-of-god?lang=eng

(#2-AMD) “Sometimes the Lord reveals truth to you when you are not actively seeking it, such as when you are in danger and do not know it. However, the Lord will not force you to learn. You must exercise your agency to authorize the Spirit to teach you. As you make this practice in your life, you will be more perceptive to the feelings that come with spiritual guidance.” "To Acquire spiritual Guidance" by Richard G. Scott  https://www.lds.org/ensign/2009/11/to-acquire-spiritual-guidance?lang=eng


(#3-AMD) “The Lord and His Church have always encouraged education to increase our ability to serve Him and our Heavenly Father’s chlidren. For each of us, whatever our talents, He has service for us to give. And to do it well always involves learning, not once or for a limited time, but continually.” "Education for Real Life" by Henry B. Eyring October 2002 General Conference http://www.lds.org/ensign/2002/10/education-for-real-life?lang=eng
 

(#4-AMD) “I know of no other practice which will make one more attractive in conversation than to be well-read in a variety of subjects. There is a great potential within each of us to go on learning. Regardless of our age, unless there be serious illness, we can read, study, drink in the writings of wonderful men and women. It is never too late to learn.” "A Conversation with Single Adults" Liahona November 1997 From an address delivered September 1996 at the Salt Lake Tabernacle. http://www.lds.org/liahona/1997/11/a-conversation-with-single-adults?lang=eng


(#5-AMD) “The Lord has mandated that this people get all the education they can. He has been very clear about this... And so I say to you young men, rise up and discipline yourself to take advantage of educational opportunities.” "Rise Up, O Men of God" by Gordon B. Hinckley November 2006 http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=a2710d034ceae010VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1


(#6-AMD) “Be smart. Do not forfeit the schooling that will enhance your future in order to satisfy your desire for immediate, fleeting pleasure. Cultivate the long view of your life. Most of you are going to be around for a good while.” "Four Bs for Boys" by President Gordon B Hinckley, October 1981 http://www.lds.org/general-conference/1981/10/four-bs-for-boys?lang=eng


(#7-AMD)"For members of the Church, education is not merely a good idea—it’s a commandment. We are to learn “of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad.” ^{6" "Two Principles for Any Economy" by Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf, Oct 2009 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/two-principles-for-any-economy?lang=eng}



(#8-AMD) Joseph taught the Saints that knowledge was a necessary part of our mortal journey, for “a man is saved no faster than he [gains] knowledge,” ⁸ and that “whatever principle of intelligence we attain … in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.” ⁹ During challenging times, it is even more important to learn. The Prophet Joseph taught, “Knowledge does away with darkness, [anxiety], and doubt; for these cannot exist where knowledge is.” ¹⁰  "Two Principles for Any Economy" by Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf, Oct 2009 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/two-principles-for-any-economy?lang=eng



(#9-AMD) "The best way I know of to make a contribution to the land we live in is to be prepared for the future. The Lord has promised us if we are prepared we should have no fear. If we make an effort to obtain the best education available to us, we are in a better position to be self-sufficient and not to become a burden on the society in which we live." "Youth of Noble Birthright" by Elder L Tom Perry, October 1998 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/youth-of-the-noble-birthright?lang=eng


(#10-AMD) "It is not always easy to follow a righteous plan and be obedient to the laws of society and the laws of the Lord. In the long run, however, following the rules is still the best pathway to obtaining all the things the Lord has promised... Technical education is very important, and the same thing is true in fields of higher education. Any kind of skill requires specialized learning.I do not care what vocation you choose to follow in life so long as it is honorable. How you provide for your family is your decision. Acquiring a skill is a good way to pay the bills, but there really ought to be something more in terms of personal involvement. Do not become so preoccupied with the material things of life that you lose the essence of your humanity." "Message to My Grandsons" by President James E Faust, April 2007 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/04/message-to-my-grandsons?lang=eng