The Scriptures

We are fortunate in these latter days to possess the scriptures. 

No other people have had access to them like we have at this time. They are available because of the technology of printing and computers. We can literally use the computer to search rapidly through the entire standard works to find one word or a group of words. 

We can use the dictionary or thesaurus to help us prepare lessons or talks or seek for understanding. We have more scriptures than the general populace has had at any time in the history of mankind. But that is not the real power of the scriptures. The power lies in their ability to change lives by the testimony of the Holy Ghost which they bring with them. 

When we read the scriptures with real intent having faith in Christ the scriptures will be open to us and the power of the written word will be unfolded to us. We will have an abundance of knowledge and be able to understand what is was meant by the prophets and scribes who wrote these words. 

Time and again the prophets and writers of the Book of Mormon declared their weakness and inability to express their feelings as they wrote. Their message was for us not to condemn their frailties but to look for the message. This can only be understood and come into our spirit by the Holy Ghost. 

The scriptures have power to convert, they have power to heal broken hearts, and they have power to bring joy unto our souls. That is the blessing of living in our time. Scarcely before we have mastered what we have we will be given yet more scripture for our edification and enlightenment. 

Read the scriptures!!!

Love, Grandpa