“Education is not so much the filling of a bucket as the lighting of a fire. For members of the Church, education is not merely a good idea—it’s a commandment. We are to learn “of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad.”-Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The way of The Disciple”, General conference, October 2009, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/two-principles-for-any-economy?lang=eng&query=education
The words study and faith each portray a type of education. First, we are commanded to “teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom. “Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God.” (D&C 88:77–78.)And we are also “to obtain a knowledge of history, and of countries, and of kingdoms, of laws of God and man, and all this for the salvation of Zion.” (D&C 93:53; see also D&C 88:79.)” – Elder Boyd K. Packer, “To Be Learned is Good if…” General Conference, October 1992, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1992/10/to-be-learned-is-good-if?lang=eng&query=education I read in a newspaper a few weeks ago of the earning potential with increased levels of education. The difference between no high school degree and a high school graduate is an average income increase of 38 percent. From a high school diploma to some college, the increase is 20 percent, and from a high school diploma to a university degree, the increase is 56 percent. Yes, education does pay. It is never too early to determine the direction you want to prepare yourself for. Don’t wait until you register for college to decide what you want to study. It is such a waste of time and money to attempt to pursue an education without having a definite goal.-Elder L. Tom Perry, “Youth of The Noble Birthright”, General Conference, October 1998, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/youth-of-the-noble-birthright?lang=eng&query=Education | “First, gain an adequate education. Learn a trade or a profession to enable you to obtain steady employment that will provide remuneration sufficient to care for yourself and your family. The rapidly changing world breeds obsolescence and requires us to be continually engaged in preparing ourselves for the future. We can become antiquated in our professions if we do not stay up-to-date. Imagine how many patients a dentist would have if he continued to use the same tools and techniques he used a decade ago. What about a businessman that tried to compete without the use of computers? Or a builder who had not stayed abreast of the latest materials and methods available? Education has, of necessity, become a lifelong pursuit. We must, in our scheduling of time, allot sufficient time to educate ourselves for now and for the future.”- Elder L. Tom Perry, “If ye Are Prepared ye Shall Not Fear.” General Conference, October 1995, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1995/10/if-ye-are-prepared-ye-shall-not-fear?lang=eng&query=education The best way I know of to make a contribution to the land we live in is to be prepared for the future. The Lord has promised us if we are prepared we should have no fear. If we make an effort to obtain the best education available to us, we are in a better position to be self-sufficient and not to become a burden on the society in which we live. –Elder L. Tom Perry, “Youth of The Noble Birthright”, General Conference, October 1998, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/youth-of-the-noble-birthright?lang=eng&query=Education |
“Because of our sacred regard for each human intellect, we consider the obtaining of an education to be a religious responsibility. Yet opportunities and abilities differ. I believe that in the pursuit of education, individual desire is more influential than institution, and personal faith more forceful than faculty.”( –Elder Russell M. Nelson, “Where is Wisdom?”, General Conference, October 1992 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1992/10/where-is-wisdom?lang=eng&query=education)
(Above Photo) Taylorsville, Utah; BYU-Idaho Pathway Class, Elder Tindall, July 17, 2014
“Education … will open the doors of opportunity.” As you follow the Lord’s admonition to “seek learning, even by study and also by faith,” you gain not only knowledge from your study but added light as you learn by faith.”-Mary N. Cook, “Seek Learning: You have work to do.” General conference, April 2012, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/seek-learning-you-have-a-work-to-do?lang=eng&query=education | The pattern of study you establish during your formal schooling will in large measure affect your lifelong thirst for knowledge.” “You must get all of the education that you possibly can. … Sacrifice anything that is needed to be sacrificed to qualify yourselves to do the work of [this] world. … Train your minds and hands to become an influence for good as you go forward with your lives.” –Gordon B. Hinkley, “Seek Learning”, New Era, September 2007, pp.2-4 |
“Education is the key to economic opportunity. The Lord has laid a mandate upon us as a people to acquire learning “by study, and also by faith” (D&C 109:14). It is likely that you will be a better provider if your mind and hands are trained to do something worthwhile in the society of which you will become a part.”-President Gordon B. Hinkley, “Living worthy of the Girl you will Someday Marry,” General Conference, April 1998, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/04/living-worthy-of-the-girl-you-will-someday-marry?lang=eng&query=education |
“Relief Society stands for education. It is the obligation of every woman of this Church to get all the education she can. It will enlarge her life and increase her opportunities. It will provide her with marketable skills in case she needs them.”-President Gordon B. Hinkley, “In the Arms of His Love,” General Conference, October 2006, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2006/10/in-the-arms-of-his-love?lang=eng&query=education
My Personal Position Statement:
I am a very firm believer in acquiring a higher education no matter whether you are male or female. Being a holder of a college diploma has always been a lifelong dream of mine. Growing up I was always encouraged by my parents to receive a higher education. Life happened and for a few years I questioned how I would be able to pursue my dream. In my patriarchal blessing it talks about how I would be able to secure all the education I desire, but 5 years after high school ended I was not any closer to that path, and then Pathway came into my life. I cannot put into words my gratitude I have for being apart of this amazing church who not only worries about our spiritual needs, but also our physical needs. Without Pathway, I don't know when I would have ever been able to start pursuing my college education. My dream is to one day provide a home of our very own for my children, Pathway is making that dream become a reality.
I am a very firm believer in acquiring a higher education no matter whether you are male or female. Being a holder of a college diploma has always been a lifelong dream of mine. Growing up I was always encouraged by my parents to receive a higher education. Life happened and for a few years I questioned how I would be able to pursue my dream. In my patriarchal blessing it talks about how I would be able to secure all the education I desire, but 5 years after high school ended I was not any closer to that path, and then Pathway came into my life. I cannot put into words my gratitude I have for being apart of this amazing church who not only worries about our spiritual needs, but also our physical needs. Without Pathway, I don't know when I would have ever been able to start pursuing my college education. My dream is to one day provide a home of our very own for my children, Pathway is making that dream become a reality.