“Index,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Gordon B. Hinckley (2016), 345–51 “Index,” Teachings: Gordon B. Hinckley, 345–51 Index A Abuse 219 Adversity in the Book of Mormon 229 experienced by the pioneers 3 81 83 85–88 faith can help us endure 338–40 persevering in spite of 70 preparing for 195–96 Apostasy 44–45 50 Apostles 44 262 264–66 Atonement See Jesus Christ, Atonement of B Bishop 268–70 Book of Mormon can change our lives and our perspective 229–33 as a companion witness with the Bible 49–50 Gordon B. Hinckley’s challenge to read 225 helps us find solutions to today’s problems 228–29 power of 225–33 receiving a witness of 226–27 story of 182 228–29 testifies of Jesus Christ 49–50 226 testimony of, leads to conviction of other truths 227–28 translated by Joseph Smith 226 228 C Children are gifts of the Lord 168 innocence of 51 lives of, will reflect family teaching 174–75 rebellious, need love and prayers 173 should be reared in light and truth 100 should be taught when very young 171–73 should be prepared early for missionary work 289–90 Christ See Jesus Christ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The doctrines of, that distinguish it from other churches 48–53 each member of, has an important part to play 60–62 early leaders of, foresaw its destiny 58–60 85 as an ensign to the nations 55–65 filling the earth 46 57–58 293 organization of 50–51 259–70 provides opportunities for service 207–9 restored through Joseph Smith 43–44 46–53 Converts to the Church are precious 298–301 need friendship 301–2 need nurturing with the word of God 298 301 303–4 need responsibility 298–99 301–3 Covenants 123 179–81 317 D Debt 197–98 Decisions 184–86 E Education brings opportunities 238 240–42 of Gordon B. Hinckley 4–6 throughout life 235–46 through the Perpetual Education Fund 30–31 191 194 spiritual, is as important as temporal 243–45 Emergency preparedness 195–96 F Faith helps us rise above fear and adversity 338–40 increases when exercised 340–41 is the basis of testimony 336–38 is the wellspring of purposeful living 335–36 moving forward with 333–41 of the pioneers 83–84 of righteous women brings power 104 Family can be sealed for eternity 51 the Church’s position on 62 instituted by Heavenly Father 167 is the basic unit of society 51 111 is strengthened through love and respect 173–75 proclamation on 31 167 relationships are the most sacred 167 Family home evening 170–71 Family prayer in Gordon B. Hinckley’s home 107 helps children grow in faith 169–70 leads to miracles 110–13 Fathers priesthood holders are to be good 218–20 responsibilities of 168 See also Family Parents Fear 75–76 149 338 Fellowship with new and less-active members 295–306 with those not of our faith 273–81 Finances 195–98 First Vision 44 46–49 57 G God the Father See Heavenly Father Godhead 48–49 Gospel gives us reason for gladness 72–74 99 is a message of triumph 75–76 restored through Joseph Smith 43–44 46–53 Gratitude 71–72 H Happiness comes from knowledge of the gospel 72–74 99 cultivating 69–78 the Lord’s plan is a plan of 71 in marriage comes from showing a loving concern 160–62 through missionary work 289–91 through prayer 107–9 through service 204–6 Heavenly Father appeared to Joseph Smith 44 46–49 blesses those who keep His commandments 64 gaining a testimony of 147–49 has a physical form 48–49 instituted the family 167 invites us to pray to Him 109–10 is the Father of our spirits 52 77 109–10 is at the helm of this Church 64 183 is the true source of strength 98 and Jesus Christ are separate beings 48–49 loves us 323–24 Hinckley, Ada Bitner (mother) 2–7 9 69 95 141 Hinckley, Bryant Stringham (father) 2–8 69 82 95 141 189 201 235–37 Hinckley, Gordon B. announces the calling of Area Presidencies 23 appointed executive secretary of the Church Radio, Publicity, and Mission Literature Committee 10–12 15 57 225 appointed executive secretary of the General Missionary Committee 16 becomes President of the Church 24–26 259–60 birth of 2 childhood of 3–4 courts Marjorie Pay 6 12–13 153 death of 38–39 dedicates the Conference Center 35 dedicates the 100th temple in operation 34 310 develops the temple endowment film for the Bern Switzerland Temple 16–17 diagnosed with cancer 38 education of 4–6 emphasizes retention of converts 32–33 295–306 faces trials of faith as a young man 5–6 family heritage of 2–3 81–82 as a father 13–14 107 165 full-time mission of 6–9 69 201 283–85 333–35 funeral services for 38–39 graduates from the University of Utah 6 55 hosts the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City 27–28 as a husband 13 153–55 interviewed on 60 Minutes 27 274–75 introduces “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” 31 167 introduces the Perpetual Education Fund 30–31 191 194 marriage of, to Marjorie Pay 13–14 95–96 153–55 mourns the death of his wife, Marjorie 37 155 parents of 2–9 69 95 141 235 promotes spiritual and secular learning 30–31 235–46 receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom 28 receives revelation to build small temples 33–34 309–10 service of, in the First Presidency 21–24 259–60 service of, in the Quorum of the Twelve 18–20 259 testimony of 4 6 36 141–42 321–23 330–31 travels of 9–10 28–30 43 95 154 285 works for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad 15 Hinckley, Marjorie Pay (wife) courted by Gordon B. Hinckley 6 12–13 153 death of 37 155 marriage of, to Gordon B. Hinckley 13–14 95–96 153–55 Holy Ghost can be our constant companion 119–20 123–24 enlightens, builds, and uplifts us 121–23 guides us in our service at home and church 119–20 helps us overcome differences with others 291–92 testifies of truth 119 226–27 whispers revelation to us 117–24 Home as the basis of a righteous life 165–75 creating an atmosphere of learning in the 239–40 of Gordon B. Hinckley 165 See also Family J Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith 44 46–49 Atonement of 130 321–31 Crucifixion of 130 325–26 earthly ministry of 128–29 324 gaining a testimony of 133–37 147–49 and Heavenly Father are separate beings 48–49 is the central figure of human history 44 “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles,” 36 321 premortal ministry of 324 promises to be with us 64 292 Resurrection of 130–32 326–27 some deny the divinity of 133–34 we look to 127–37 Joseph Smith See Smith, Joseph L Less-active members invited to return to Church activity 304–6 reaching out with love to 299 Love can change hearts 202 family is strengthened through 173–75 is the basic essence of the gospel 203 in marriage 155–62 reaching out with, to less-active members 299 for those not of our faith 279–81 M Marriage being true and faithful within 162 designed by Heavenly Father 155–56 as an eternal partnership 153–62 of Gordon B. Hinckley to Marjorie Pay 13–14 95–96 153–55 happiness in, comes from showing a loving concern 160–62 is a partnership of equals 157 Missionary work aided by family prayer 111–13 brings happiness 289–91 of Gordon B. Hinckley 6–9 69 201 283–85 333–35 helping the full-time missionaries in 287–89 is a priesthood responsibility 290 in the latter days 283–93 the Lord will bless our efforts in 292–93 preparing children for 289–90 reaching out to the world through 285–86 Mothers responsibilities of 168 sacred calling of 99–101 See also Family Parents O Obedience blessings come through 64 182–83 is required of us in every aspect 181 is the way to happiness 72 means living the gospel 177–87 strengthens the Church 186–87 Optimism 69–78 Ordinances for the dead 51 314–15 of the temple are the crowning blessings of the Church 312–14 P Parents are responsible for teaching and caring for their children 167–69 should bridle anger 173–74 should create an atmosphere of learning in their homes 239–40 should not give up on rebellious children 173 should pray for their children 109 169 173 should prepare children early for missionary work 289–90 single 168–69 Peace can be found in the temple 316–18 praying for 110 through self-reliance 189–98 through virtuous living 251–53 Perpetual Education Fund 30–31 191 194 Pioneers all members of the Church are 89–91 brought their faith to reality 83–84 of the early Church 3 58–61 81–88 legacy of 81–92 modern-day 82 89–91 of the Willie and Martin handcart companies 86–88 Plan of salvation 52 316 Pornography 123 218 251–55 Pratt, Parley P. 229–31 Prayer brings blessings and happiness 107–9 family, in Gordon B. Hinckley’s home 107 family, helps children grow in faith 169–70 family, leads to miracles 110–13 power of 107–15 seeking answers to 113–15 President of the Church called by the Lord 260–61 the senior Apostle becomes the next 262–63 when unable to function fully 263–66 Priesthood authority and keys of, restored 44 47–48 142 214–15 can bless all of God’s children 216–17 and Church organization 50–51 259–70 every worthy man is eligible to hold 217 God accomplishes His work through 215 Melchizedek 216–17 power and blessings of 213–22 quorums of, can provide an anchor of strength 220 worthiness to hold 217–20 Proclamation on the family 31 167 Prophets are usually elderly men 261 called by the Lord 260–61 counsel us to be temporally and spiritually prepared 195–96 R Relief Society 101–3 Repentance of immoral behavior 255–56 is made possible by the Savior’s Atonement 329–30 is one of the first principles of the gospel 73 Respect strengthens family relationships 173–75 for those not of our faith 276–77 279–81 Restoration of the gospel 43–53 through Joseph Smith 43–44 46–53 preceded by the Renaissance and Reformation 45–46 of priesthood keys and authority 44 47–48 214–15 ushered in by the First Vision 44 46–47 57 Resurrection of Jesus Christ 130–32 326–27 made possible by the Savior 327–31 Retention of converts 32–33 295–306 Revelation to build the Hong Kong China Temple 117–19 to build small temples 33–34 309–10 comes through a still, small voice 120–21 modern-day 52–53 S Sabbath day 63 123 Self-reliance brings peace 189–98 helping others achieve 193–94 through the Perpetual Education Fund 30–31 191 194 Senior missionaries 290–91 Service the Church provides opportunities for 207–9 finding our true selves in 206–7 the Holy Ghost guides us in 119–20 is the best medicine for unhappiness 204–6 losing ourselves in 201–9 in Relief Society 101–3 in temples 314–15 Single adults 159–60 Smith, Emma 97–99 182 Smith, Joseph Church was restored through 43–44 46–53 142 First Vision of 44 46–49 testimony of 132 translated the Book of Mormon 226 228 Spirit See Holy Ghost Stake president 267–68 Standing taller 77–78 179–81 209 253 T Temples are expressions of our testimony 311–12 are places of peace and revelation 316–18 blessings of 309–18 families can be sealed together in 156–57 313–14 ordinances for the dead are performed in 314–15 revelation to build small 33–34 309–10 Testimony of the Book of Mormon 226–27 the gift of 141–50 of Gordon B. Hinckley 4 6 36 141–42 321–23 330–31 is the great strength of the Church 142 187 336–38 our lives should be the symbol of our 128 sustains us as we walk in faith 142–47 we must share and live up to 149–50 Tolerance 275–77 279–81 286 Tree growing out of balance 171–73 Trials See Adversity U Unity among Church membership 64 among the First Presidency and the Twelve 266–67 with those of other faiths 273–74 V Virtue brings blessings 250–51 building our lives on 249–56 in our thoughts 254–55 value of 98 250 W Welfare 193–94 196 Women as daughters of God 95–104 opportunities for 241–42 power of faithful 103–4 responsibilities of, in the Church 101 sacred place of, in God’s plan 96–97 work together with priesthood holders 101 221–22 Work is the genius of the Church 192–93 lessons learned through 189 the need for 191–93