"1. Rigorous standards and high achievement in any field of learning are not at odds with faith and devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Strive for excellence, use the talents that the Lord has given you, meet and master the learning of men.
2. In approaching any field of learning, remember the Lord’s direction to
“seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” (D&C 88:118.)
Your faith will sustain you and give added meaning and increased accomplishment
to your secular studies if you will live to deserve the blessings of the Lord.
3. Cherish and nourish your spiritual life. Seek spiritual growth at the
same time that you are seeking to enlarge your learning in other areas. Nourish
your spirit just as regularly as you nourish your body or mind. Don’t neglect
study of the gospel and activity in the Church during the period of your
schooling. It is needed then as much as or more than at any time during your
life. If you are not in a Church school—BYU, Ricks, Church College of
Hawaii—make the institute or seminary or home study part of your program.
4. Most of all, live so that you can be guided and taught by the Spirit in
all your activities, including all your efforts to learn and gain an education:
honor your parents; be true to the teachings of the Church; be clean and
faithful in all things; and be loyal to the leaders of the Church."
Elder Dallin H. Oaks, "Strive for Excellence", October 1971 General ConferenceLearn more about Dallin H. Oaks.
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