Building Your Education on the Foundation of the Scriptures

These are some quotes we have gathered on the subject of scripture study and spiritual learning being the foundation for all of our learning. Reading these quotes can get us excited about studying both the scriptures and other good books, knowing that spiritual learning will give meaning, and direction to our secular studies. We have included a short "sample" quote after each link.

Choose Quotes By: President Henry B. Eyring "Putting spiritual learning first gives our secular learning purpose." President Gordon B. Hinckley "As we pursue our secular studies, let us also add to our lives the cultivation of the Spirit. If we do so, God will bless us with that peace and those blessings which come from him alone." Elder Russell M. Nelson "Again I pose the question once asked by Job: 'Where shall wisdom be found?' (Job 28:12) Answer: It emanates from the Lord." President Boyd K. Packer "First, we are commanded to 'teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom.' (D&C 88:77–78) And we are also 'to obtain a knowledge of history, and of countries, and of kingdoms, of laws of God and man' (D&C 93:53; see also D&C 88:79)." Elder L. Tom Perry "There are verses in our modern scripture that make special mention of the importance of secular and spiritual learning. 'Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.' (D&C 130:18)." President Dieter F. Uchdorf "In our learning, let us not neglect the fountain of revelation. Let us learn of Christ."