The Power of the Book of Mormon

In light of my last post where I, several times, exhorted my family to read The Book of Mormon.  I have decided to post this excerpt from President Monson's most recent talk at General Conference.

To my recollection this was the most powerful talk President Monson has ever given.  He truly is a prophet of God.

From President Monson's April 2017 General Conference Address, "The Power of the Book of Mormon":

President Thomas S. Monson

"This morning I speak about the power of the Book of Mormon and the critical need we have as members of this Church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. The importance of having a firm and sure testimony of the Book of Mormon cannot be overstated. 

"We live in a time of great trouble and wickedness. What will protect us from the sin and evil so prevalent in the world today? I maintain that a strong testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and of His gospel will help see us through to safety. If you are not reading the Book of Mormon each day, please do so. If you will read it prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the Holy Ghost will manifest its truth to you. If it is true—and I solemnly testify that it is—then Joseph Smith was a prophet who saw God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. 

"Because the Book of Mormon is true, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord’s Church on the earth, and the holy priesthood of God has been restored for the benefit and blessing of His children. 

"If you do not have a firm testimony of these things, do that which is necessary to obtain one. It is essential for you to have your own testimony in these difficult times, for the testimonies of others will carry you only so far. However, once obtained, a testimony needs to be kept vital and alive through continued obedience to the commandments of God and through daily prayer and scripture study. 

"My dear associates in the work of the Lord, I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives. I so testify with all my heart in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

I echo the Prophet's voice.  "If you're not reading the Book of Mormon each day, please do so."  And then here is the prophetic promise.  "As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven's help in our lives."

I testify that we do receive those promised blessings when we diligently read the Book of Mormon.  I've seen it in my own life.  My day always goes better when I have read or listened to the Book of Mormon in the morning.

If you would like those promised blessings in your own life, read and study the Book of Mormon everyday!

That's my two cents.