Category: D&C 93

In D&C 93:40–42, the Lord commands His people to teach their children light and truth, warning that neglect invites darkness. His counsel to Frederick G. Williams in 1833 still speaks today—discipleship begins at home. Families built on truth and love become sanctuaries of light where faith is taught, lived, and passed to future generations.

D&C 93:36 defines God’s glory in a profound way: it is intelligence, light, and truth. This verse transforms how we see divinity—not as distant brilliance but as living enlightenment that can fill every soul. As we seek knowledge and truth, we share in God’s glory, growing closer to His eternal light.

D&C 93:29 reveals a profound truth: man’s intelligence is eternal, uncreated, and indestructible. This verse affirms that our existence is not fleeting but everlasting, rooted in divine reality. It shows that each soul carries eternal worth and agency, bound to God from the beginning, and destined for limitless growth in light and truth.

D&C 93:24 gives one of scripture’s clearest definitions: truth is knowledge of things as they are, as they were, and as they are to come. This eternal perspective anchors faith beyond shifting opinion, reminding us that truth is constant, divine, and revealed by God. It invites us to live in light, seeking knowledge that leads to eternal progression.

D&C 93:12–14 reveals that even Christ progressed “grace for grace,” growing step by step until He received a fulness of glory. This profound truth assures us that divine progression is not instant but a lifelong journey of growth, obedience, and grace. His example shows that we too can move steadily toward eternal light and joy.

D&C 93:1–2 offers a powerful promise: if we forsake sin, come unto Christ, and keep His commandments, we will see His face and know Him. These verses reveal Christ as the true light that enlightens every soul, inviting us into a personal relationship with the Savior and reminding us that His presence is within reach for all who seek Him.