Understanding

1. ” A knowledge of truth and the answers to our greatest questions come to us as we are obedient to the commandments of God.”

Thomas S. Monson, Obedience Brings Blessings, April 2013 General Conference https://www.lds.org

2. “Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can understand more fully the breadth and depth of healing provided by His Atonement because we have the fullness of His doctrine. We realize that what He has willingly done with immense suffering and sacrifice will affect us not only in this life but throughout all eternity.”

3. “Your understanding of the Atonement and the insight it provides for your life will greatly enhance your productive use of all of the knowledge, experience, and skills you acquire in mortal life.”

4.  “The Church is important, but it is in the home where parents provide the required understanding and direction for children. It is truly said that the most important callings in time and eternity are those of father and mother. In time we will be released from all other assignments we receive but not from that of father and mother.”

Richard G. Scott, He Lives! All Glory to His Name!, April 2010 General Conference https://www.lds.org

5. “Instead, he spent time with me and helped me understand not only the what of my assignment and new responsibility but, much more important, the why.”

6. “Applying priesthood doctrine will qualify us as husbands, as fathers, as sons who understand the why of the priesthood and its power to recapture and secure the beauty and holiness of eternal families.”

7. “Guided by the Holy Spirit, we will learn from our mistakes. If we stumble, we will rise. If we falter, we will go on. We will never waver; we will never give up.”

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Why of Priesthood Service, April 2012 General Conference https://www.lds.org

8. “Funny thing about assumptions—they can cut away the very roots of something that could flourish and grow if given a chance. I am forever grateful that assumptions were cast aside.”

9.  “At the same time, there may be those who move into our neighborhoods who are not of our faith who come with negative preconceptions about the Church and its members. Surely good neighbors should put forth every effort to understand each other and to be kind to one another regardless of religion, nationality, race, or culture.”

10. “I now speak to all those who are not of our faith. If there are issues of concern, let us talk about them. We want to be helpful. Please understand, however, that our doctrines and teachings are set by the Lord, so sometimes we will have to agree to disagree with you, but we can do so without being disagreeable. In our communities we can and must work together in an atmosphere of courtesy, respect, and civility.”

M. Russell Ballard, Doctrine of Inclusion, April 2001 General Conference https://www.lds.org