The Language of the Scriptures
1)
President Ezra Taft Benson: "It is important that
in our teaching we make use of the language of holy writ" (The Book of
Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants, April 1987).
2)
Gospel Teaching and Learning: “Some ways to helps students
identify principles and doctrines are … Encourage students to underline in
their scriptures key words or phrases that identify principles and doctrinal
statements” (5.2.1, bullet #4).
3)
President Ezra Taft Benson: “The words and the way
they are used in the Book of Mormon by the Lord should become our source of
understanding and should be used by us in teaching gospel principles” (“A
Witness and a Warning”, 31-32).
4)
President Boyd K. Packer: “If the language of the
scriptures at first seems strange to you, keep reading. Soon you will come to
recognize the beauty and power found on those pages (“The Key to Spiritual
Protection,” October 2013).
5)
Elder Richard G. Scott: “There is great solace,
direction, and power that flow from the scriptures, especially the words of the
Lord” (“He Lives,” October 1999)
6)
President Ezra Taft Benson: “King Benjamin caused that
his three sons “should be taught in all the language of his fathers.” (Mosiah
1:2.) They needed to understand and use the language of holy writ. If they
didn’t know the right words, they wouldn’t know the plan” (General Conference,
October 1985)
7)
Sister Susan W. Tanner: “Sometimes the exact words
from the scriptures forcefully answer our prayers. Reading the scriptures also
opens our minds and hearts to thoughts prompted by the Spirit. We are much more
apt to receive such help if we go to the scriptures seeking, desiring, and
asking” (“Scriptures—More Precious Than Gold and Sweeter Than Honey,” Sept 11,
2005).
8)
Teaching, No Greater Call: “Help children understand
the language of the scriptures. When you read scriptures together, explain the
meaning of important words. Help children pronounce difficult words and names.
Have them listen for certain words, phrases, or ideas ("Lesson 12:
Teaching from the Scriptures," Part B: Basic Principles of Gospel
Teaching—Teach the Doctrine).
9)
Elder Richard G. Scott: “When scriptures are used as
the Lord has caused them to be recorded, they have intrinsic power that is not
communicated when paraphrased” (“He Lives,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 88).
10) Acts 20:35:
“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the
weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more
blessed to give than to receive.”
