Two Lines of Communication - Elder Oaks, Oct 2010

Two Lines of Communication

by Dallin H. Oaks

October 2010 General Conference

"We must use both the personal line and the priesthood line in proper balance to achieve the growth that is the purpose of mortal life. If personal religious practice relies too much on the personal line, individualism erases the importance of divine authority. If personal religious practice relies too much on the priesthood line, individual growth suffers. The children of God need both lines to achieve their eternal destiny. The restored gospel teaches both, and the restored Church provides both."

Focus and Priorities - Elder Oaks, Apr 2001

Focus and Priorities

by Dallin H. Oaks

April 2001 General Conference

"As regards knowledge, the highest priority religious knowledge is what we receive in the temple. That knowledge is obtained from the explicit and symbolic teachings of the endowment, and from the whisperings of the Spirit that come as we are desirous to seek and receptive to hear the revelation available to us in that sacred place."

Ask, Seek, Knock - October 2009

Ask, Seek, Knock

by Russell M. Nelson

October 2009 General Conference

"Revelation need not all come at once. It may be incremental. “Saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give more.” Patience and perseverance are part of our eternal progression."