Studying, thinking, praying and doing allows us to learn eternal truth. President Joseph F. Smith learned truth line upon line through diligent study, thought, prayer and obedience. Ann learned the truth about her relationship through prayer, though it was difficult, and following truth freed her. Living according to truth leads to freedom and joy, while living a lie imprisons one. Truth is eternal.

1. The Importance of Truth in Living a Virtuous Life

2. "________ is knowledge of things
as they _____ and as they
________, and as they _______."
Doctrine and Covenants 93:24

3. Eternal Truth Does NOT
Change
How do we find truth?
James 1:5
Jacob 4:13
God is the source of all truth
We need to pray and ask to
know the truth
We learn his truth through
the spirit

4. Study, Think, Pray and Do
President Kimball has said, "You may know. You
need not be in doubt...the necessary procedure
is: study, think, pray and do...The Lord has
promised repeatedly that he will give you a
knowledge of spiritual things when you have
placed yourself in a proper frame of mind...'And
by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the
truth of all things.'"
Moroni 10:5

5. We can know the truth if we...
Study
Think
Pray
Do

6. Study
John 5:39

7. Think
3 Nephi 17:2-3; Moroni 10:3; D&C 88:62-63

8. Pray
Jeremiah 29:12-13; Alma 5:45-46; Moroni 10:4

9. Do
John 7:16-17

10. "The Lord gives us truth when we live righteously.
Sometimes it comes in response to an urgent, sincere prayer
for help when we need guidance. I remember one night in the
mission field, … I had a strong impression that one of the
missionaries was in trouble. I tried to think who it could be
but could not. I … went up onto the flat part of our mission
home roof. All night long I labored, reviewing in my mind
each companionship, everything I knew about every
missionary, and pled with the Lord that he might let me
know where that missionary was that needed help. Finally, as
the dawn began to break, I was impressed to know in which
part of the mission he lived. … I went there and through
appropriate interviews found and helped the individual the
Lord wanted to help. Yes, God answers prayer and gives us
truth when we live obediently and exercise the requisite
faith." Elder Richard G. Scott

11. Study, Think, Pray and Do
How did the
mission
President
proceed
through the 4
steps?

12. “As a boy … , I would frequently go out and ask the
Lord to show me some marvelous thing, in order that I
might receive a testimony. But the Lord withheld
marvels from me, and showed me the truth, line upon
line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a
little, until he made me to know the truth from the
crown of my head to the soles of my feet, and until
doubt and fear had been absolutely purged from me. …
By the whisperings of the still small voice of the Spirit
of the living God, he gave to me the testimony I
possess. And by this principle and power he will give to
all the children of men a knowledge of the truth that
will stay with them, and it will make them to know the
truth, as God knows it, and to do the will of the Father
as Christ does it." President Joseph F. Smith

13. Study, Think, Pray and Do
How did the
President
Joseph F. Smith
proceed
through the 4
steps?

14. The difference between ordinary and
EXTRAordinary is in the EXTRA things we do!

15. The difference between ordinary and
EXTRAordinary is in the EXTRA things we do!

16. Be Ye Therefore Extraordinary
What is our condition as we enter earth life at birth?
As we grow and begin to form relationships, which of
the two paths leads us along Satan’s course?
What behavior will take us along the course of God’s
truth?
Which course represents what life is really like
eternally?
Which course is a lie?

17. Does it invite me to do good?
Will it strengthen my faith in
Christ?
Moroni 7:15-17

18. Use your Scriptures!!!
Moses 5:58; 5:12. The truth of
the gospel was taught to Adam
and Eve, who taught it to their
children.
Moses 5:13. Satan came among
the descendants of Adam,
deceiving many with his lies.
“Rejection of God puts men
under the influence of Satan.
Under his influence they soon
lose a knowledge of God and
become carnal, sensual, and
devilish.” Marion G. Romney

19. Study, Think, Pray and Do
Ann was faced with a difficult situation in a dating relationship. She had a
great interest in a young man who was not a member of the Church. “I
remember praying to find out what was right for me, and when I got the
answer, I didn’t want to listen. I felt that if I ended the relationship with this
fellow, there would be no one for me. I fought the feelings that I received in my
prayers, but I recognized that they were right. I knew in my heart what to do. I
knew that if I continued in this relationship it would lead me away from where
I should be going. I struggled but finally got the courage to follow the
promptings I had received in my prayers. I know that our Heavenly Father
loves us and hurts with us when we have to make hard choices.”
How did Ann learn the truth of her relationship with the young man?
What could have happened if Ann had turned away from the truth and
continued to believe that this relationship was good for her?
How did learning the truth and following it make Ann free?

20. "No man will ever be totally
free who is living a lie."
“No man will ever be totally
free who is living a lie. Only he
who bears or who has borne
such a continuing burden can
relate appropriately to such a
declaration. We should ever
bear in mind that a wrong isn’t
right just because many people
do it. A wrong deed isn’t right
just because it hasn’t become
visible." Marvin J. Ashton

21. We will be
free to live a
virtuous life
and
experience
eternal joy,
for “truth
abideth
forever and
ever.”

22. We will be
free to live a
virtuous life
and
experience
eternal joy,
for “truth
abideth
forever and
ever.”
D&C 1:39

23. We will be
free to live a
virtuous life
and
experience
eternal joy,
for “truth
abideth
forever and
ever.”
D&C 1:39