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5/4/06
"Some years ago I remember asking my father-in-law, a seasoned bishop,
about a three-by-five-inch card he always carried in his shirt pocket.
His reply was that at times he felt impressions or promptings. He then
liked to pull out that card and write down those feelings, whenever they
came. And then he tried to act upon them as quickly as possible. It is
humbling to consider that the still, small voice is always there for us,
teaching us what to do and where to go. The Lord tells us that when the
promptings are heeded, often more are given. If we do not follow them,
the promptings eventually diminish.
"As a result of being teachable, we gain an even greater testimony of
our Heavenly Father's care for us. We gain the security and certainty
that our course in life is according to His will. (See Joseph Smith,
comp.,
'Lectures on Faith'
(1985), 38.) We even have reasons to be good, reasons to be moral, and
reasons to change our behavior. By being teachable, we activate the full
force and blessings of the Atonement in our lives. We become sensitive
to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit so that the righteous principles
taught by the prophets and the truths from the earth can place Christ
deeply into our lives. (See
Moses 7:62.) We
become His true disciples." - Robert R. Steuer, "Being
Teachable," Ensign (CR), May 2002, p.31
5/8/08
"We live in
marvelous times, yet also an hour when peace has been taken from the
earth. (See
D&C
1:35.) For us to prosper in these times,
spiritual light must burn within us. How do we obtain this spiritual
light and ensure that the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ fill
our souls? I would like to suggest three ways: (1) learn true
doctrine, (2) gain pure testimony, and (3) live the gospel
courageously." - Robert R. Steuer, "The
Power of Light and Truth," General Conference, April 2008
12/19/12
True disciples of the Master are teachable. In just a few words, Abraham
gives us much insight into why he was so greatly blessed. He lived a
life "desiring to receive instructions, and to keep the commandments of
God." "Desiring to receive instructions" is more than a willingness to
listen. When our desire to receive instruction is a greater force than
our comfort in remaining as we are, we become teachable. - Robert
R. Steuer, "Being
Teachable," Ensign (CR), May 2002, p.31