Knowledge

Have you ever thought about how knowledge sets you free? The more you know the more free you are. In 2 Nephi 15:13 it reads, "Therefore, my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge." When we have a knowledge of truths, especially gospel truths, we are able to make better decisions. And by so doing we are free.

I was discussing this with a friend and he related it to Proverbs 29:18. "Where there is no vision, the people perish."  Knowledge helps us grow. We flourish when we are learning. Applying what we learn brings an even added measure of developing into great men and women.

Although we do find a caution in 2 Nephi 9:29. "But to be learned is good if they harken unto the counsels of God." Heavenly Father wants us to gain knowledge. He wants us to be educated as we make decisions. However, he wants us to remember we receive everything from Him. He is the source of all knowledge.

So the conclusion is, gain as much knowledge as you can and retain in remembrance it comes from God.