Seek learning by Faith
Companion Principles
Preach the truths of the gospel by the power of the Spirit
Seek learning by Faith.
Faith as the evidence of things not seen
Faith as the principles of actions in all intelligent beings.
To act and not be acted upon
Assurance, action, and evidence influence each other in an ongoing process.
We all have been blessed with the gift of agency.
Learning by faith and from experience are 2 of the central features of the Father's plan of happiness.
We are to act and be doers of the word and not simply hearers who are only acted upon.
The Holy Ghost
We are to teach through the Holy Ghost.
When we teach others, they are not truly converted because we are teaching them, but they are converted when they can feel the Holy Ghost testify of the truthfulness of the teachings.
"A learned exercising agency by acting in accordance with correct principles opens his or her heart to the Holy Ghost.
Implications for us as teachers
The holy ghost is the only true teacher.
The Holy Ghost is the teacher who can enter into a learner's heart.
We are most effective as instructors when we encourage and facilitate learning by faith.
"Giving a man a fish feeds him for one meal, and teaching the man to fish, on the other hand, feeds him for a lifetime.
An instructor's faith is strengthened as he or she helps others seek learning by faith.