Memorized scripture is like an enduring friend that does not fade over time.
There is great spiritual power to be found in becoming familiar with the scriptures.
Do you use all of the standard works, including the Old Testament? There are great gems in the Old Testament.
Our Father in Heaven understood that for us to make desired progress during our mortal probation, we would need to face difficult challenges. Some of these would be almost overpowering. He provided tools to help us be successful in our mortal probation. One set of those tools is the scriptures.
Because scriptures are generated from inspired communication through the Holy Ghost, they are pure truth. We need not be concerned about the validity of concepts contained in the standard works since the Holy Ghost has been the instrument which has motivated and inspired those individuals who have recorded the scriptures.
Note that it is the validity of the concepts that we need not be concerned about. Some of the details may no longer be applicable (such as where to sprinkle the blood from offerings).
The scriptures provide the strength of authority to our declarations when they are cited correctly. They can become stalwart friends that are not limited by geography or calendar. They are always available when needed.
We must be careful when citing them that we do so correctly (in context, sharing the source, not twisting the meaning to fit our purpose). We must also be careful when other use scriptural citation that we are aware of whether they are using the citations correctly.
Great power can come from memorizing scriptures. To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship.
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The scriptures can form a foundation of support. They can provide an incredibly large resource of willing friends who can help us. A memorized scripture becomes an enduring friend that is not weakened with the passage of time.Pondering a passage of scripture can be a key to unlock revelation and the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost.
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