Relief Society Lesson – The Power of Scripture

The Power of Scripture

Elder Richard G. Scott

October 2011 General Conference

Our Father in Heaven … provided tools to help us be successful in our mortal probation. One tool is the scriptures. Because scriptures are …from …the Holy Ghost, they are pure truth.

We need not be concerned about the validity of concepts …in the standard works.

Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high.

Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with friends, values, and truths that can be called upon anytime, anywhere in the world.

Great power can come from memorizing scriptures.

Pondering a passage of scripture can be a key to unlock revelation and the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost.

Scriptures can calm an agitated soul, giving peace, hope, and a restoration of confidence in one’s ability to overcome the challenges of life. They have potent power to heal emotional challenges when there is faith in the Savior. They can accelerate physical healing.

Scriptures can communicate different meanings at different times in our life, according to our needs. A scripture that we may have read many times can take on nuances of meaning that are refreshing and insightful when we face a new challenge in life.