Seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom, seek learning even by study and also by faith." -Doctrine and Covenants 109:7
I've always been taught that education is the most important thing to gain in this world because it is the only thing we take with us into the next life. Growing up, I always knew that I would go to college. I cant even remember when I made that decision, it was just always there.
Sometimes I wonder why I come to school because sometimes the stress and homework doesn't seem worth it and I question why i'm doing this. It can be hard at times, but when you look at it again, knowledge is so important. It helps us progress and it is useful in families. I know that with my schooling, it is helping me prepare to be a better mother to my children one day. My parents always wanted me to get an education and they told me that it was important to always have a back-up plan just in case something were to happen to my future husband. While at school, I had some trials, and I didn't want to be at school and I thought it was pointless. However, as I gained better insights on some things and somehow I had a change of heart and I realized how important my education is. It is so important in a family and to teach my children. It also states in my patriarchal blessing things that I will be blessed with if I continue to pursue my education and it will help me in many aspects of my life.
"Mormons are urged to learn about the secular as well as the spiritual. Secular knowledge, you could say, deals with the things we learn in school—math, science, history, literature, languages, music and so on. Spiritual knowledge is what you learn through scripture study, prayer and church attendance—things like our Heavenly Father’s Plan of Happiness, Jesus Christ's Gospel, and how to build faith. Both kinds of knowledge help us to know how to work through our individual challenges in a balanced approach.
We come to earth according to God's plan, so that we can learn and experience all the wonderful and challenging things the world has to teach us, and we have to be good students to make the most of our time here."
I also love the talk given by Gordon B. Hinkley about education, it is my favorite talk. Go read it!
I really like this excerpt though:
In this day and time, a girl needs an education. She needs the means and skills by which to earn a living should she find herself in a situation where it becomes necessary to do so.
The whole gamut of human endeavor is now open to women. There is not anything that you cannot do if you will set your mind to it. 7 I am grateful that women today are afforded the same opportunity to study for science, for the professions, and for every other facet of human knowledge. You are as entitled as are men to the Spirit of Christ, which enlightens every man and woman who comes into the world (see D&C 84:46). 8
You can include in the dream of the woman you would like to be a picture of one qualified to serve society and make a significant contribution to the world of which she will be a part. 9 Set your priorities in terms of marriage and family, but also pursue educational programs which will lead to satisfying work and productive employment in case you do not marry, or to a sense of security and fulfillment in the event you do marry. Education will increase your appreciation and refine your talent.
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