Hymn #239: “Choose the Right,” Verse 3 Choose the right! There is peace in righteous doing. Choose the right! There's safety for the soul. Choose the right in all labors you're pursuing; Let God and heaven be your goal. Choose the right! Choose the right! Let wisdom mark the way before. In its light, choose the right! And God will bless you evermore.

President Henry B. Eyring "Most people stop learning out of fear. They are afraid they cannot learn. You need never have that fear if you are faithful. Your formal schooling may be interrupted for some reason, but I want you to know with absolute certainty that you can learn whatever God would have you learn. Great learners believe that. They have the attitude that they can learn.” (“Do What They Think You Can’t Do,” 1989)

Fear, Learning, and Faith How will having the attitude that you can learn help you as you pursue your formal education? How have you used the Lord's help to learn something that you didn't think you could learn? How will the Lord help you to learn? How is faith involved with believing that the Lord will help you learn 'whatever God would have you learn'?

President John Taylor “You mark my words, and write them down and see if they do not come to pass. You will see the day that Zion will be far ahead of the outside world in everything pertaining to learning of every kind…” (“The Gospel Vision of the Arts,” 1977)

Elder Dallin H. Oaks “As Latter-day Saints we believe in education, and we have a philosophy about how and why we should pursue it. Our religious faith teaches us that we should seek learning by the Spirit and that we have a stewardship to use our knowledge for the benefit of mankind.” (“Learning and Latter-day Saints,” 2009)

President Henry B. Eyring “The thirst for education that comes with the change the gospel brings can be a blessing or a curse, depending on our motives. If we continue to seek learning to serve God and His children better, it is a blessing of great worth. If we seek learning to exalt ourselves alone, it leads to selfishness and pride … ” (“Education for Real Life,” 2001)

President Henry B. Eyring “That is one of the reasons we should always put spiritual learning first. And that is why the Church has placed institutes of religion across the earth wherever young members are gathered in sufficient numbers. Their spiritual education in the institute will shape the purpose and speed the process of their secular learning.” (“Education for Real Life,” 2001)

President Henry B. Eyring “ … Our first priority should go to spiritual learning. For us, reading the scriptures would come before reading history books. Prayer would come before memorizing those Spanish verbs. A temple recommend would be worth more than standing first in our graduating class. But it is also clear that spiritual learning would not replace our drive for secular learning … On the contrary, it gives our secular learning purpose and motivates us to work harder at it.” (“Education for Real Life,” 2001)

Scripture #1 “The glory of God is intelligence, or, … … ye may know the truth of all things.” … in other words, light and truth.” … the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms.”

Doctrine & Covenants 93:36 Answer: 2 “The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth.”

Scripture #2 “And I give unto you a commandment … … that all may be taught to be wise and to have knowledge.” … yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” … that you shall teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom.”

Doctrine & Covenants 88:77 Answer: 3 “And I give unto you a commandment that you shall teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom.”

Scripture #3 “Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly … … in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand;” … and he will shew you things to come.” … if they hearken unto the counsels of God.”

Doctrine & Covenants 88:78 Answer: 1 “Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand;”

Scripture #4 “Of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad; … … the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms and he will shew you things to come.” … that all may be taught to be wise and to have knowledge.” … he will have so much the advantage in the world to come.”

Doctrine & Covenants 88:79 Answer: 1 “Of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms.”

Scripture #5 “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: … … ye may know the truth of all things.” … and he will shew you things to come.” … that all may be taught to be wise and to have knowledge.”

John 16:13 Answer: 2 “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: … and he will shew you things to come.”

Scripture #6 “And by the power of the Holy Ghost … … he will have so much the advantage in the world to come.” … in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand;” … ye may know the truth of all things.”

Moroni 10:5 Answer: 3 “And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.”

Scripture #7 “But to be learned is good … … that all may be taught to be wise and to have knowledge.” … if they hearken unto the counsels of God.” … that you shall teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom.”

2 Nephi 9:29 Answer: 2 “But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God.”

Scripture #8 “And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; … … that all may be taught to be wise and to have knowledge.” … he will have so much the advantage in the world to come.” … yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”

Doctrine & Covenants 88:118 Answer: 3 “And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”

Scripture #9 “To another is given the word of knowledge, … … that all may be taught to be wise and to have knowledge.” … he will have so much the advantage in the world to come.” … in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand;”

Doctrine & Covenants 46:18 Answer: 1 “To another is given the word of knowledge, that all may be taught to be wise and to have knowledge.”

Scripture #10 “And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, … … and he will shew you things to come.” … he will have so much the advantage in the world to come.” … ye may know the truth of all things.”

Doctrine & Covenants 130:19 Answer: 2 “And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come.”

Henry J. Eyring "Learning is a fundamental reason for our being on earth. Understanding that truth not only increases our desire to learn, it also gives us the right motives for learning—providing for our loved ones, serving our fellow men and women, and preparing for our divine destiny."  (Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education, 2010)

The Right Motives for Learning Are there motives for learning that aren’t right? How can we seek His help in knowing what career choice and college is best for us as we 'prepare for our divine destiny'? Have you had any experiences where you’ve seen His hand guide your education?

Appropriate Use of Digital Media: Quote #1 “Do not attend, view, or participate in anything that is vulgar, immoral, violent, or pornographic in any way. Do not participate in anything that presents immorality or violence as acceptable. Have the courage to walk out of a movie, change your music, or turn off a computer, television, or mobile device if what you see or hear drives away the Spirit.” (For the Strength of Youth, 11)

Appropriate Use of Digital Media: Quote #2 “Take care that your use of media does not dull your sensitivity to the Spirit or interfere with your personal relationships with others. Spending long periods of time using the Internet or a mobile device, playing video games, or watching television or other media can keep you from valuable interactions with other people. Be careful that your use of social media does not replace spending time with your family and friends.” (For the Strength of Youth, 11–13)

Appropriate Use of Digital Media: Quote #3 “You live in a day of marvelous technologies that give you easy access to a wide variety of media, including the Internet, mobile devices, video games, television, movies, music, books, and magazines. The information and entertainment provided through these media can increase your ability to learn, communicate, and become a force for good in the world. However, some information and entertainment can lead you away from righteous living. Choose wisely when using media, because whatever you read, listen to, or look at has an effect on you. Select only media that uplifts you.” (For the Strength of Youth, 11)