Don't let our knowledge go to Waste!!

Elder Uchtdorf spoke a lot about knowledge in his address Truth Restored. He tells us that secular learning is very important, but it is not enough to “save a soul or open the celestial kingdom to anyone.” And it is only through the Restoration of Christ’s church that we can gain a greater grasp on this life, the knowledge we gain, the gospel, and God. Elder Ucthdorf puts it this way, “Our learning, even by study and also by faith, when directed toward the Restoration, will give us supernal knowledge and wisdom to cope with the challenges of daily life and prepare us to receive all the blessings of eternity.” The message of the Restoration brings people closer to Christ day by day through the divine feelings that automatically come along with it. As members of the Church we have the responsibility to teach all nations of this gospel. This quote from the talk really puts it into perspective as the spirit is undeniably present while read, “ We need to reach out to them [everyone] in a courageous way with sweet boldness, with love, and with a pure desire to share the truth from which they have been kept ‘because they know not where to find it’ (D&C 123:12).”  We have been so blessed with this truth and people of all backgrounds all around the world are just waiting to hear it… how can we not partake in this mighty declaration of truth?

One thing to remember as explained by Joseph Smith is that “we don’t ask any people to throw away
any good they have got; we only ask them to come get more.” We would be wise to respect other people’s beliefs, but declare what we know with love and courage! To have a knowledge and testimony of the restoration is to have a saving power. We must not waste it.