Knowledge #1 - More on Gaining Knowledge

These scriptures have helped me understand the importance of Gaining Knowledge.

"2 Nephi 28:30. the will give us knowledge, line upon line, precept upon precept . . ."

The Lord doesn't give us all things all at once. He gives knowledge line upon line, precept upon precept. We receive all that we need to know based on our "time" or even through the experiences we go through when we need to go through them. The experience gives us knowledge and that is when we learn the most.

D&C 88:78-80 - "we are to be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle and in doctrine of the things of heaven and earth . . ."

Knowledge is important so that we are prepared. What ever our journey is in life we are to be prepared.
The Lord wants us to know all things of both heaven and earth.

D&C 118 - ". . . preach from that hour, and if they will do this in all lowliness of heart, in meekness and humility, and long suffering, I, the Lord give unto them a promise that I will provide for their families; and an effectual door shall be opened for them, from henceforth."

The promises of gaining knowledge is that the Lord will provide for you and your families, and a door will be open unto you if you continue do learn and serve him in preaching others.

D&C 90:15 "And set in order the churches, and study and learn, and become acquainted with all good books, and with languages, tongues, and people."

The scriptures counsel us to "study and learn" and be acquainted with all good books, languages of tongue and people. Studying and learning will help us gain the knowledge we need to follow through our service in building the Lords Kingdom.

D&C 130: 18-19 "Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another he will have to much the advantage in the world to come."

All that we learn here on this earthly life, it will rise with us in the next life. The more knowledge we gain the advantage we will have in the next life.

D&C 131 :6 - "It is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance".

No man can be saved by ignorance alone. It is not an excuse to say "I didn't know?" The knowledge we gain is our saving grace and the counsel we are given of gaining knowledge is to do more in serving others and improving ourselves.

The knowledge that I will gain through this life is through the help of others. Namely, my family, close friends, and my teachers who teach me at school and at church. I know that my purpose here is to observe and allow others the opportunity to be of service to me. But it is my family who will truly learn of this principle. For it is up to them to take the time to sit with me and gain the knowledge of service in my preparation when it is time for me to leave this earthly life. This was truly a great experience to listen to the scriptures that my mother has read to me about knowledge. I love and appreciate my family for helping me with these truths.