âIndex,â Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith (2011), 433â47 âIndex,â Teachings: Joseph F. Smith, 433â47 Index A Abraham example of faith 54â55 example of sacrifice and integrity 420â22 Abuse 249â55 husbands should not 250â51 Joseph F.âs feelings about child at church 249 parents should not 253â54 treat each other with respect 250â52 Adam Fall brought spiritual death 96 Fall brought temporal death 87â89 the first man 335â36 Adversity faith sustains us in 54â56 tries our integrity 419â22 See also Opposition Agency 284â93 Church does not infringe on liberty 288â89 gift from God; He does not interfere with 284â87 God controls ultimate results of 286 God permits evil as result of 286â87 obedience brings greatest blessings 289â92 responsible for choices 284â87 use for service in Zion 342â44 Alcohol See Word of Wisdom Amusements See Recreation Apostasy, Apostatize not sustaining leaders leads to 217 226â27 365â67 person who pays tithing will not 277 Apostle, Joseph F.âs ordination as xvi 137â38 Apostles, Christâs martyrdom of 420 received Holy Ghost 73â74 Atonement become joint heirs with Jesus Christ through 100â101 conditional 95â102 overcomes Fall of Adam 89â92 redeems from spiritual death 98â100 redeems from temporal death 86â92 redeems little children who die 129â30 remember at sacrament 101â2 unconditional 86â92 Auxiliaries instructions for reformation of youth 371 Joseph F.âs work with xxi serve under the priesthood 341â42 service of 341â44 B Backbiting 375â76 See also Criticism Baptism 59â65 born again through Jesus Christ 358â59 definition of true 62â63 by immersion 61â63 of Jesus 63 necessary for salvation 60â61 62â65 simplicity of ordinance 63â64 Bishops, sustaining 215â17 Body form of, in resurrection 91â92 necessity of 148â51 and spirit are the soul 88 Book of Mormon blesses the Lamanites 43â44 read often to find truth 44â46 testifies of Jesus Christ 42â44 translated by Joseph Smith 16â17 translated into many languages 43 witnesses to 43 See also Scriptures Books scriptures most important 45â46 should be wholesome 377 Born again through baptism 60 through Holy Ghost 71â72 through Jesus Christ 358â59 C Calamities, purpose of 393 Change of heart, through Holy Ghost 71â72 Charity 192â200 avoiding criticism 195â96 for enemies 258â61 fasting provides for the poor 197â98 generosity to the poor 193â94 greatest principle 194 love neighbor as yourself 194â96 sacrificing our desires for others 198â99 test of soulâs greatness 246 See also Love; Service Chastity 155â62 can repent of sexual sin 160â61 enormity of sexual sin 155â57 fidelity in marriage 158â60 importance to men and women 157â58 maintain during wartime 402â4 release of missionary who broke law of 155 See also Sexual sin Children do not abuse 253â54 heritage of the Lord 296 Joseph F.âs love for 381 resurrection of little 130â32 reunited with those who die 133â34 salvation of little 128â34 who die before accountability are redeemed 129â30 See also Children, teaching of Children of God Children, teaching of 295â303 faith in Jesus Christ 32â33 fathersâ responsibilities for 384â85 guard, from growing wayward 299â301 importance of example 296â98 love most potent influence for 298â99 mothersâ responsibilities for 32â34 parentsâ responsibilities for 244â45 296â98 parents should be specialists in the truth 346â47 regulate recreation for 299â301 teach gift of Holy Ghost 69 teach gospel 296â98 346â50 teach love of God and gospel 346â47 teach patience and labor 301â2 teach patriotism 123â25 use respect, never abuse 250â54 what to teach 296â98 Children of God 331â38 can become like our Father 336â37 created in image of God 334â36 we are the 331â34 Christmas, Joseph F.âs desire to buy presents 163 Church President See President of the Church Citizens being loyal 122â27 Latter-day Saints are good xixâxx 123â25 Contention, missionaries must avoid 80â83 Council in heaven 331â34 Courage of faith 56 106â9 Joseph F.âs, with anti-Mormon toughs 104 Covenants be true to 105â6 be true to temple 310â11 make worthily 308â10 Covetousness 170â71 Creator, God the Father is 355 Criticism avoiding 195â96 backbiting 375â76 of Church leaders 215â19 look for good instead 259 D Dancing 376â77 Dead See Family history work; Vision of redemption of the dead Death, spiritual Fall brought 96 Jesus Christ redeems repentant from 95â102 Death, temporal Fall brought 87â89 necessity and blessing 87â89 Resurrection overcomes 89â92 Death of Joseph F.âs children 86 128â29 134 Debt Church out of 275â76 importance of avoiding 163â68 See also Finances, wisdom in Deception avoid false teachings 115â19 truth frees us from 119â20 Devil See Satan Discipline use kindness with children 253â54 See also Self-mastery Doctrine, false See False doctrine Doctrine and Covenants read often to find truth 44â46 reveals glorious principles 44 testifies of Christ 42â44 204â5 See also Scriptures Dream about being clean 95â96 Dress, immodesty in 376 E Economy See Finances, wisdom in Educated, education 313â21 apply what we learn 317â19 divine revelation is the standard 315â17 hold to the iron rod in 319â20 role of science and philosophy 315â17 seek to be, in truth 313â21 should be continually learning 317â19 Elders See Missionaries Elohim See God the Father Enemies of Church will not triumph 261â62 Joseph F.âs forgiveness of xviiâxviii leave in Godâs hands 262â63 mercy for 259â61 not ours, but the Lordâs 262 Entertainment See Recreation Eternal life See Exaltation Evil, God permits 286â87 Exaltation through Atonement and faithfulness 100â101 children of God can become like Him 336â37 families part of 385â86 growing from grace to grace 429â30 marriage is for our 174â77 181 must know God and Jesus Christ 353â54 necessary to become parents of spirit offspring 92 plan of salvation leads to 148â51 repentance and baptism necessary for 64â65 sacrifice necessary for 57 Example fathers should set 384 Jesus Christ our great 151â52 427â28 necessary in missionary work 84 in teaching children 296â98 valiant, of early Church leaders 109â11 F Faith 49â57 Abrahamâs example of 54â55 courage of 56 106â9 defined 50â53 enter into Godâs rest through 56â57 gift of God to man 53â54 God teaches us 52 in God the Father and Jesus Christ 50â53 obtained by obedience 53â54 sustains us in adversity 54â56 Fall of Adam brought spiritual death 96 brought temporal death 87â89 overcome by Atonement 89â92 False doctrine, avoid 115â19 Family associations for eternity 385â86 begins with eternal marriage 174â77 Holy Ghost unites 368 Joseph F.âs love for xviii labor to save our 244â45 prayer with 25â26 selfish not to desire 177â79 See also Family history work Family home evenings Home Family history work 407â15 gospel preached to dead 410â12 Joseph Smithâs statement on importance of 410â11 living and dead labor together 410â12 in Millennium 414 our responsibilities 412â14 Savior began work for the dead 408â10 saviors on Mount Zion 246â47 412â14 See also Vision of redemption of the dead Family home evenings 345â51 introduced xxi 345â46 parents should discharge duties faithfully 349â50 promises if we obey 348 teach gospel during 347â48 what to do during 347â48 Fasting, provides for the poor 197â98 âThe Father and the Son,â doctrinal exposition 353 Fathers 381â87 fulfill family duties 384â85 Joseph F.âs love for family 381 must not shirk home life 382â83 preside over family 383 set example 384 the truest greatness 386 See also Children, teaching of; God the Father; Jesus Christ Finances, wisdom in avoid covetousness 170â71 avoid debt to be free 164â68 Joseph F.âs desire to buy Christmas gifts 163 love God more than money 168â70 money is not true source of happiness 168â70 mortgages, cautions urged in 164â68 use money to build kingdom of God 170â71 Fire, destroyed Joseph F.âs belongings 76â77 Firstborn See Jesus Christ First Presidency 222â23 First Vision, greatest event since Resurrection 14â16 Forgive, forgiveness of enemies 257â63 Joseph F.âs, of enemies xviiâxviii one another 62 of Savior at the cross 3â4 Fowler, William 241 Free agency See Agency Freedom Church does not infringe on 288â89 greatest comes through obedience 290â92 See also Agency G Gambling 375 Gathering to Utah, no longer encouraged xx Genealogy See Family history work General Authorities, sustaining 212â15 Gift of the Holy Ghost See Holy Ghost God, children of See Children of God God the Father body of flesh and bones 354â55 the Creator 355 faith in, is necessary 50â53 of Jesus Christ 354â56 one with Jesus Christ 356â57 of our spirits 354â55 to know, is eternal life 353â54 See also Children of God Gospel all happiness possible through 430â32 brings peace to the world 399â405 makes us unselfish 198â99 restoration of 12â14 Government Latter-day Saints support 123â27 separation of Church and state 125â27 Grace, growing from grace to 153 429â30 H Hawaii love for Hawaiian mother 192â93 mission to xvâxvi stopping a deceiver in 113 Health See Word of Wisdom Heart, change of, through Holy Ghost 71â72 Hobbies, religious, avoid 118â19 Holy Ghost 67â74 265â72 bears witness of Jesus Christ 203â5 born again through 71â72 do what Spirit directs 269 gift of 68â69 guides mothers 34 37 how to retain 69â71 Joseph F. heard, on train 265 know Godâs will through 57 missionaries teach with 77â78 80â82 obedience to, leads to greater knowledge 270â72 offices of 69â71 personal guidance to all members 266â68 protects from evil 119â20 revelation through small voice of 268â69 Sabbath desecration leads to loss of 235â36 testifies of Jesus Christ 6â8 unites all people 368 unpardonable sin against 72â74 Home foundation of ideal 179â81 382â83 necessary for happiness 34 needs reforming 346â47 no substitute for 382 temple of the family 346â47 Home evenings See Family home evenings Homestead, Joseph F. lost, to serve a mission 210 Home teaching, Joseph F.âs emphasis on xxi Husband, never abuse wife 250â53 See also Marriage I Ignorance, great evil 317â19 Immodesty 376 Integrity 416â23 Abraham an example of 420â21 adversity will try 419â22 manifested by putting God first 417â19 Intelligence See Educated, education Iron rod, hold to, in educational pursuits 319â20 J Jesus Christ accepted as Savior in premortal world 331â34 Atonement redeems from spiritual death 95â102 Atonement redeems from temporal death 86â92 baptism of 63 becoming like Him is our purpose 148â52 example of living with peace 404â5 example of perfection 151â52 427â28 example of self-mastery 372â73 378 express image of His Father 334â35 faith in, is necessary 50â53 Father by divine investiture of authority 359â60 Father of heaven and earth 357 Father of the faithful 357â59 Firstborn 334 355â56 foreordained to save the dead 408â10 forgiveness of 3â4 260 greatest teacher 42 grew from grace to grace 153 429â30 Holy Ghost testifies of 6â8 69 joint heirs with 100â101 Joseph F.âs testimony of 1â8 205 207â8 359â60 430â32 life and teachings prove His divinity 2â4 modern scriptures testify of 42â44 one with the Father 356â57 Only Begotten 355â56 receiving a testimony of 201â8 redeems little children who die 129â30 rest in 425â32 Resurrection of 4â6 sacrament helps us remember Atonement 101â2 Sermon on the Mount confirms His divinity 2â3 spirit appeared to brother of Jared 335 spirit was full grown before birth 132 used agency to do good 291â92 yield souls to Him 426â27 See also Second Coming Testimony Job, showed integrity 420 Joy, object of our earthly existence 150 Judgment Holy Ghost leads to righteous 270 See also Criticism Justice, faith in Godâs 55â56 K Keys of priesthood 141 224â25 Kimball, Heber C. baptized Joseph F. 59 one of Godâs noblemen 110 Kimball, Vilate 189 Knowledge, obedience leads to greater 270â72 L Labor, teaching value of 301â2 Lamanites, blessed by the Book of Mormon 43â44 Laziness, leads to false doctrine 115â16 Learning See Educated, education Liberty through obedience 283â93 only gospel maintains 400â402 Literature, wholesome 377 Love foundation of marriage 179â81 God more than anything else 417â19 Godâs, for His children 422 of mothers is like love of God 35â36 neighbor as yourself 194â96 prevents abuse 250â54 teach children with 298â99 See also Charity; Service Loyalty to country 123â27 Lust See Chastity Self-mastery M Malice bear toward no one 257â63 See also Forgive Forgiveness Marriage 173â81 built upon love and devotion 179â81 for eternal glory and exaltation 174â77 181 fidelity in 158â60 God commands 174â77 importance of temple 177â79 nothing should come between husband and wife 180â81 sacredness of covenants 158â60 Martyrdom of ancient disciples 420 of Joseph and Hyrum Smith xiiâxiv Mary, mother of Jesus 356 Mercy for enemies 259â61 Millennium, time for redeeming the dead 414 Mission, of each person on earth 242 Missionaries 76â84 avoid contention 80â83 be righteous and obedient 78â80 be sociable 80 have humility 77â78 Joseph F.âs belongings burned as 76â77 Joseph F.âs prayer for 27â28 must pray 77â78 responsibilities of returned 83â84 teach with simplicity 80â83 teach with the Spirit 77â78 80â82 Missionary work 76â84 how to teach gospel 80â83 necessary at home 83â84 qualifications of missionaries 77â80 responsibilities of returned missionaries 83â84 Money See Finances, wisdom in Mortgages, cautions urged in 164â68 Mothers 31â37 help from the Holy Ghost 34 37 influence generations 32â33 love of, is like love of God 35â36 responsibility to teach children 33â34 should not be abused 252â53 truest greatness 386 will raise little children who die 132 See also Children, teaching of Mutual Improvement Associations, service of 341â42 N Needy See Poor and needy Neighbor, love as yourself 194â96 Nibley, Charles W. 163 192 265 O Obedience brings inestimable blessings 289â92 inspired by testimony of Jesus Christ 206â7 leads to greater knowledge 270â72 necessary for exaltation 64â65 152â53 necessary for faith 53â54 necessary to work out salvation 243â44 prepares for Second Coming 394â96 to voice of Spirit 269 Opposition standing courageously against 106â9 See also Adversity Ordinances, temple necessary for salvation 306â8 perform worthily 308â10 âOrigin of Man,â First Presidency statement 331 Oxen, Mary Fielding Smithâs prayer for xiv 21â22 P Parents See Children, teaching of Fathers Mothers Patience, teaching children 301â2 Patriarchal order 139â40 383 Patriotism, Latter-day Saints have 123â25 Paul, had courage of faith 107 Peace 399â405 Jesusâ example of 404â5 only gospel brings 400â402 in perilous times 393â94 strive for, with all men 404â5 Pearl of Great Price, added to canon 39 Perdition, sons of 72â74 Persecution of Church xxi Joseph F.âs forgiveness of 257â58 See also Forgive, forgiveness Peter preaching to dead 412 received Holy Ghost 73 Pioneers, valiant examples of 109â11 Plan of salvation 147â53 designed for our exaltation 148â51 helps us become like Jesus Christ 151â52 obedience to 152â53 possible through Jesus Christ 152â53 Poor and needy charity toward 193â94 fasting provides for 197â98 Relief Societyâs care for 185â87 Prayer 21â28 with family 25â26 for good of others 27â28 how to approach God 22â23 with humility and faith 22â25 Mary Fielding Smithâs, for lost oxen xiv 21â22 necessary for missionaries 77â78 simple and frequent 23â24 Premortal life, we were part of 331â34 Presidency of the Church 222â23 President of the Church 221â29 God leads Church through 222 God will magnify 227â28 holds keys of priesthood 141 224â25 Joseph F. became xix 221 part of First Presidency 222â23 receives revelations for the Church 226â27 sustaining 212â15 Pride, leads to false doctrines 115â16 Priesthood 137â44 auxiliaries serve under 341â42 councils should magnify callings 343 definition of 138â39 Godâs government 138â39 governs by love 141â43 honoring 143â44 Joseph F.âs work with xx keys of 141 224â25 for ministry of service 340â41 342â44 Relief Society not independent of 190 restored by Joseph Smith 12 women also enjoy blessings 139â40 Priesthood leaders, sustaining 210â19 bishops and stake presidents 215â17 failing to, leads to apostasy 217 General Authorities 212â15 importance of sustaining vote 211â12 should not criticize 215â19 Primary, service of 341â42 Profanity 374 R Recreation not on the Sabbath 233â34 not purpose of life 373â74 parents should regulate childrenâs 299â301 should be wholesome 373â74 Redeemer See Jesus Christ Redemption of the dead See Family history work Vision of redemption of the dead Relief Society 183â91 care for the needy 185â87 directed by the priesthood 190 example of early leaders 188â89 instituted by God 184 instruct and build faith in sisters 185â90 Joseph F.âs prayer at 50th anniversary 183 service of 341â42 Religious hobbies, avoid 118â19 Repentance 59â65 definition of true 61â62 necessary for salvation 60â62 64â65 of sexual sin 160â61 Rest 425â32 all happiness possible through gospel 430â32 in Christ 425â32 enter into, through faith 56â57 follow Saviorâs example 427â28 grow from grace to grace 429â30 on the Sabbath 231â34 scriptures lead to 40 yield souls to Jesus Christ 426â27 Restoration of gospel 12â14 Resurrection Atonement makes possible 89â92 form of body in 91â92 of Jesus Christ 4â6 of little children 130â32 Revelation 265â72 362â69 to all Church members 266â68 continuous 363â64 direct from God to man 363 gain testimony through 202â3 need for modern 364 obedience leads to greater 270â72 personal 366 President receives, for the Church 226â27 through priesthood channels 116â17 365â67 through small voice of Holy Ghost 268â69 unites all people 367â68 S Sabbath 230â38 blessings of observing 237â38 desecration leads to loss of the Spirit 235â36 God has hallowed 231 Saturday evening is introduction to 235 what to do on 231â34 Sacrament, remember Atonement during 101â2 Sacrifice all to maintain integrity 419â22 necessary for eternal life 57 of our desires for others 198â99 for welfare of others 342â44 Salt Lake Temple, laying of cornerstones xix Salvation, plan of See Plan of salvation Satan enemy to Godâs work 261â62 false revelations from 116â17 fights against the truth 114â15 imitation miracles and witchcraft 117â18 sought to be savior of world 332 Saturday evening, introduction to the Sabbath 235 Saul, committed no unpardonable sin 73â74 Savior See Jesus Christ Saviors on Mount Zion 246â47 412â14 See also Family history work Science, divine revelation is the standard 315â17 Scriptures 39â46 apply to ourselves 44â45 Joseph F. learned from his mother 39 lead to rest of Christ 40 more important than popular books 45â46 Pearl of Great Price added to canon 39 read often 44â46 search for spiritual wealth 40â42 testify of Christ 42â44 204â5 Sealing power, held by Church President 141 Second Coming 389â96 calamities, purpose of 392â94 loyal to governments until 126â27 obedience prepares for 394â96 peace in perilous times 393â94 prophets have foretold 390â92 righteous will prepare for 392â94 Selfishness gospel overcomes 198â99 love neighbor as yourself 194â96 not desiring marriage and family 177â79 See also Charity Self-mastery 371â79 avoid backbiting 375â76 avoid gambling 375 avoid immodest dancing 376â77 avoid immodesty 376 avoid profanity 374 avoid unwholesome literature 377 Savior is example of 372â73 378 Separation of Church and state 125â27 Sermon on the Mount, confirms Saviorâs divinity 2â3 Service 339â44 of auxiliaries 341â44 Joseph F. served faithfully 339â40 priesthood is for ministry of 340â41 342â44 See also Charity Sexual sin can repent of 160â61 enormity of 155â57 intensified when covenants are broken 159â60 See also Chastity Sexual union, lawful in wedlock 158â59 Sin, no one saved in 97 Sisters See Women Smith, Alice 86 Smith, Edith Eleanor 257 Smith, George A., letter to 76 Smith, Hyrum Church Patriarch xii imprisonment of 147 martyrdom of xiiâxiv 407 preaching to dead 411 Smith, Joseph, the Prophet death of xiiâxiv done more for manâs salvation 17â19 First Vision of 14â16 imprisonment of 147 in Joseph F.âs dream 95â96 Joseph F.âs testimony of xii 11â19 restored gospel 12â14 restored priesthood 12â14 restored temple ordinances 12 saving dead one of most important responsibilities 410â11 translated the Book of Mormon 16â17 Smith, Joseph F. answered anti-Mormon toughs 104 appeared before Congress 283 baptism of 59 became Church President xix 221 bidding farewell to wife Julina 173â74 birth of xiâxii Christmas presents, buying 163 Church out of debt 275â76 community service of 122 death of 416 death of children 86 128â29 134 dream about being clean 95â96 family home evening program, introduced 345â46 feelings about child at church 249 feelings at death of son Hyrum 407 fire on mission 76â77 forgiveness of persecutors xviiâxviii 257â58 graveside service 1 425 issued âOrigin of Manâ 331 issued âThe Father and the Sonâ 353 journey to Salt Lake Valley xivâxv 31 learned scriptures from his mother 39 lost homestead to serve a mission 210 love for children 295â96 love for family xviii 381 love for Hawaiian mother 192â93 love for mother 31â32 35â36 love for temples xviiiâxix message during WWI 399â400 mission to Hawaii xvâxvi 67 motherâs prayer for lost oxen xiv 21â22 mother taught faith by paying tithing 49â50 in Nauvoo xii ordination as an Apostle xvi 137â38 prayer at Relief Society 50th anniversary 183 prayer for missionary son 27â28 received vision of redemption of the dead 362 receiving a testimony 201â2 sacred sites, work with xxii served faithfully in every calling 339â40 speaking ability xvii xxiii stopping a deceiver in Hawaii 113 testimony of Joseph Smith xii 11â19 testimony of the Savior 1 359â60 425â32 Word of Wisdom, preaching about 323â24 Smith, Julina 173 Smith, Mary Fielding death of xv journey to Salt Lake Valley xivâxv 31 marriage of xiâxii powerful influence on Joseph F. 31â37 prayer for sick oxen xiv 21â22 receiving Joseph F.âs deceased children 129 taught Joseph F. from the scriptures 39 tithing potatoes 49â50 Smith, Mercy Josephine 128 Smith, Rachel 275â76 Smith, Rhonda 128 Smith, Ruth 129 Soldiers should remain righteous 402â4 Sons of perdition 72â74 Soul, spirit and body 88 Spirit of little children after death 130â32 reunited with the body 91â92 See also Holy Ghost Spirit children of God See Children of God Spiritual death See Death, spiritual Stake presidents, sustaining 215â17 Success definition of 417â18 to be good parent is 386 Sunday See Sabbath Sustaining priesthood leaders See Priesthood leaders, sustaining Sustaining vote 211â12 T Teaching the gospel, how missionaries should 80â83 Temple 305â11 enter worthily 308â10 for family history work 412â14 importance of marriage in 174â79 Joseph F.âs experiences with 305â6 ordinances restored by Joseph Smith 12 for performance of saving ordinances 306â8 true to covenants made in 310â11 Temple marriage See Marriage Testimony 201â9 a gift from God 202â3 through Holy Ghost 6â8 203â5 of Jesus Christ inspires us to obedience 206â7 Joseph F. receiving 201â2 Joseph F.âs, of Christ 1â9 205 207â8 359â60 430â32 Thompson, Mercy Fielding xii xv Thrift 163â72 See also Finances, wisdom in Tithing 275â82 blessings to those who pay 279â81 Church out of debt 275â76 hard for the rich to pay 281 Lordâs law of revenue 277â79 Mary Fielding Smithâs potatoes 49â50 obedience to law of 276â77 279â81 person who pays, will not apostatize 277 who manages 278 Tobacco See Word of Wisdom Train ride, Joseph F. heard voice of Spirit 265 Trial See Adversity Trust See Faith Truth all included in the gospel 314â15 frees us from sin 119â20 seek to be educated in 313â21 stand by the, avoid deception 113â21 U Unity, revelation leads to 367â68 Unpardonable sin 72â74 V Valiant courage of faith 106â9 examples of early Church leaders 109â11 examples of early sisters 188â89 in the cause of Christ 104â11 Vision of redemption of the dead xxiv 362 407â10 Vote, sustaining 211â12 Vulgarity 374 W War Joseph F.âs message during 399â400 only gospel prevents 400â402 remain righteous during 402â4 Wells, Emmeline B. 188â89 âWe Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet,â writing of 241 Wife, treat husband with courtesy 250â51 See also Marriage Witchcraft, evils of 117â18 Women enjoy priesthood blessings 139â40 should not be abused 252â53 valiant early sisters 188â89 See also Relief Society Word of Wisdom 323â29 blessings of obeying 326â29 disregard brings degradation and ruin 324â26 Joseph F. preaching about 323â24 obeying makes us more like the Lord 327â29 for our benefit and prosperity 324â26 Work, teaching value of 301â2