My dear brothers and sisters, the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored in our day through revelation. We therefore know how to return to our heavenly home,

but we may still have questions and concerns that we sincerely wish we had answers to. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, “Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness;

it’s a precursor of growth.”

The Church has compiled a wonderful, trustworthy resource for individuals seeking answers to their own questions and for others who are striving to help them. Our goal is to help strengthen faith in Jesus Christ,

even as we provide some suggestions for how to navigate complex and sometimes difficult topics. The resource can be found on both the ChurchofJesusChrist.org

website and the Gospel Library app.

Please follow along with me as I demonstrate the location within the Gospel Library app. Open your Gospel Library app. From the home page, navigate to the library. Tap the tile Topics and Questions. Here you’ll see a section called Seeking Answers to Questions, another section called Helping Others with Questions, and an alphabetical listing of numerous topics of potential interest. The seeking Seeking Answers to Questions section teaches principles that can guide our approach as we earnestly seek answers to our questions, whether about faith, doctrine, or Church history. Please remember that although we have the fulness of the gospel, we don't have the answers to all questions.

Some answers will have to wait for further revelation. The introduction to this section explains the questions are an important part of spiritual growth and that seeking answers can be a lifelong pursuit.

The material encourages us to center our lives on Jesus Christ because it is upon Him that we must build our foundation of faith.

We're reminded that God's plan of salvation provides perspective for our questions. That perspective helps us distinguish core gospel truths from things that are not as essential. For faith to grow, we need to choose to have faith.

Then we must act in faith and hold fast to what we know.

As we do, we deepen our understanding of and faith in Jesus Christ.

Additional content in this section encourages us to be patient with ourselves, others, and the Lord's timing. We need to remember that revelation is a process that often starts with questions, frequently comes line upon line, and can sometimes be a struggle. As we search for answers, we should seek guidance from the Holy Ghost and work to understand the past by placing things in context. The Helping Others with Questions section suggests principles that can guide us as we interact with others who have questions. No matter what, we should speak respectfully, listen with empathy, and demonstrate Christlike love. So listen and respond with love,

seek to understand, acknowledge the experience others have,

and avoid being dismissive or judgmental. As we do, we acknowledge our limitations. With some questions and some questioners, we simply do not know enough about the will of the Lord and the fulness of Church doctrine to satisfy them completely. In these situations, an attempt to persuade the questioners with additional logic or reasons may not help. After all, faith is a choice, and sometimes the only answer is to rely on faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, faith in the restoration of the gospel, and be patient in waiting for answers from the Lord when He chooses to reveal them.

We trust in the Lord, and try to be a safe and trusted source for others to turn to for help.

Remember that even when individuals don't embrace the entirety of the gospel, they may still believe in and be faithful to the words of Jesus Christ. You will note that many of the suggestions for helping others with their questions are most effectively done one on one.

I believe this is the best way.

The content in this section also reminds us to nourish our own faith, even as we help others.

Sister Tamara W. Runia counseled us not to “chase after your loved ones who feel lost.” Instead, like Lehi in the vision of the tree of life, “you stay where you are and call them. You go to the tree, stay at the tree,

keep eating the fruit, and, with a smile on your face, continue to beckon to those you love and show by example that eating the fruit is a happy thing!”

The content contained in the Topics and Questions, especially the principles taught in Seeking Answers to Questions and Helping Others with Questions sections, have helped me address my own questions and concerns. The content has also helped me assist others in navigating their concerns and questions. I'm confident that you will find them similarly helpful.

I pray that your use of these materials will help you and others deepen faith in the Savior, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.