“Index,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Howard W. Hunter (2015) “Index,” Teachings: Howard W. Hunter Index A Adversity the Atonement helps us with 44–47 51–58 66–67 103 be optimistic during 66 can humble and refine us 29 62 64 80 experienced by Howard W. Hunter 29 33–34 99 experienced by Joseph Smith 64–65 is a necessary part of mortality 45 56 is for our growth and experience 64–65 is part of God’s plan for our progress 62–65 persevering through, brings true greatness 162–63 turn to the Savior during 29 44–47 54–58 66–67 Atonement See Jesus Christ, Atonement of B Baptism correct form of 210 covenant of 128 170 174 of Howard W. Hunter 4–5 197 of Howard W. Hunter’s father 6–7 177 of Jesus 306 Baptism for the dead 184 190–91 Book of Mormon 144 151–52 Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies 22–24 49 123 C Charity brings us peace 53 encompasses all other godly virtues 262 of Howard W. Hunter 255–56 in marriage 214 walk the path of, more resolutely 261–62 will not fail 262–63 world would benefit greatly from 263 See also Love Chastity 181 Children parents’ responsibilities for 221–30 teaching, by example 279 281 287 teaching, the gospel 281 teaching, about the temple 184 who have strayed 227–29 Christ See Jesus Christ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The has a mission to teach the gospel to all nations 125–27 is guided by revelation 114 115 117–18 Jesus Christ is the head of 111 113 was reestablished through the Prophet Joseph Smith 90–91 Commitment of Abraham 248–49 is more than just a contribution 244–46 of Joshua 246–47 living members strive to have total 251–52 of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego 244–45 show, despite what others do 246–47 E Example of parents 223 teaching by 279 281 287 F Faith acting on, leads to testimony 276–77 allows us to find God and know that He lives 269–72 gives us confidence in things that are not visible 272–73 of the man born blind 273–74 in the Savior is the greatest need in the world 43–44 in the Savior in times of adversity 44–47 54–58 66–67 Family council 226 is blessed by temple work 182–85 is the most important unit in the Church and in society 221–22 parents are partners in leading 222–24 parents are to protect and love children 222–24 prayer in 226 scripture study in 144–45 146 147 148 transcends every other interest in life 221 Family history work be valiant in doing 193–95 Howard W. Hunter’s love for 187 189 must hasten 31 193–95 objective of 192–93 Family home evening 13–14 225 Fathers responsibilities of 146 148 222–24 226 See also Family Parents First Vision 76–79 89–90 G Genealogical Society of Utah 19 31 189 God the Father See Heavenly Father Gospel is the divine plan for spiritual growth 84 is a message of divine love for all people 124 is the only way the world will know peace 52–55 126 261 is a plan of action 276 living, makes a happy marriage 213 overcoming obstacles to sharing 129–30 restored in its fulness 89 91 116 190 taking, to all the world 121–30 teaching 225–26 279–89 the world needs 53 126 261 Greatness comes from doing the things that God has ordained to be important 165–66 comes from giving consistent effort in little things 159–60 comes from persevering 162–63 comes from serving in ways that are often unnoticed 162–63 comes from small steps over a long period of time 164 shown by the Prophet Joseph Smith 160–62 the world’s definition of, is often misleading 157–59 H Happiness comes from honesty 234 240 comes from keeping the commandments 68 comes from serving others 301 comes from striving to know and follow Jesus Christ 39 improper comparisons can destroy 157–59 in marriage 213 214 in times of difficulty 66 Heavenly Father commitment to 243–52 finding, is the supreme achievement of life 269–70 love of 101–2 123–25 obtaining knowledge of, requires effort, obedience, and prayer 270–72 praying to 80–83 promises to assist and guide us 76 revealed Himself in the First Vision 89–90 teachers invite students to seek 284–85 Holy Ghost gives spiritual knowledge 79–80 83 147 honesty required to have the Spirit of 239–40 quickens the spiritual sight of seers 94 teaching with 283–84 Holy Land 21–24 39–40 Home integrity in 225 parents are partners in leadership of 222–24 parents determine the spiritual climate of 223 parents set the example in 223 priesthood in 223–24 should be a holy place 229–30 should be a place of love, prayer, and teaching 225–26 success of, should be greatest of all pursuits 230 Home teaching 6–7 169–70 189 222 Honesty brings true joy 239–40 with God 239–40 in the home 225 of Howard W. Hunter 12–13 233–34 is cultivated in little, ordinary things 235–36 the Lord’s admonitions about 234–35 with others 239–40 with ourselves 236 239–40 in personal and business dealings 237–38 when entering the temple 182 See also Integrity Humility adversity can help us develop 29 62 64 80 of Howard W. Hunter 155 157 291 293 Hunter, Clara “Claire” May Jeffs (first wife) 8–10 12 13 24–26 49 133 155–57 207 209 219 221 Hunter, Dorothy (sister) 3–6 16 Hunter, Howard W. Aaronic Priesthood ordination of 5 197 baptism of 4–5 197 becomes full-tithe payer 133 becomes President of the Church 29–33 111 113 birth of 3 and Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies 22–24 49 123 career of, as attorney 10 12–13 18 34 243–44 255 charity of 5–6 255–56 childhood of 4–6 death of 33–34 earns Eagle Scout Award 5 as father and grandfather 12 219 221 health problems of 23 25 27 33–34 honesty of 12–13 233–34 humility of 155 157 291 293 as husband 25–26 49 155 157 207 209 industry of 5 10 15 inner peace of 28–29 49 51 293 learns to pray from his mother 4 75 love of, for family history 187 189 love of, for gospel study 8 143 267 love of, for the Holy Land 21–24 39–40 love of, for scriptures 143–44 marriage of, to Claire Jeffs 8–9 24–26 155 157 207 209 219 221 marriage of, to Inis Stanton 27–28 209 musical skill of 6 7 9 219 organizes stakes in Mexico City 24 32 parents of 3–7 15–16 177 188 passes and blesses the sacrament 4–5 197 199 responses of, to bomb threats 28–29 49 51 sealing of, to parents 15–16 177 service of, as bishop 10–12 service of, as Church Historian 20–21 service of, in Genealogical Society of Utah 19 31 189 service of, as member of the Quorum of the Twelve 16–18 243–44 service of, as president of the Polynesian Cultural Center 19–20 service of, as President of the Quorum of the Twelve 26–29 service of, as stake president 13–16 testimony of 4 29 30 34 39 62 87 89 99 101 267 269 Hunter, Howard William Jr. (Billy) (son) 9–10 99 Hunter, Inis Bernice Egan Stanton (second wife) 27–28 209 Hunter, John William (Will) (father) 3–4 6–7 15–16 177 188 Hunter, Nellie Marie Rasmussen (mother) 3–5 15–16 177 188 I Integrity of Howard W. Hunter 12–13 233–34 of Job 238–39 protects us from evil and helps us be successful 238–39 of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego 244–45 when entering the temple 182 J Jerusalem Center See Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies Jesus Christ Atonement of 43 99 101–3 127–28 203 center our lives on 1 45–47 Crucifixion of 103 divine mission of 39 faith in 43–47 54–58 66–67 follow the example and teachings of 1 32 43–44 157 240 261–62 305–13 helps us during adversity 44–47 51–58 66–67 103 instituted the sacrament 102 201–3 is the head of the Church 111 113 is the only sure way 39 169 is our only source of hope and joy 41–42 is our source of peace 42 51–58 love of 101–2 255 262–63 307–8 make room for 312 need to know 40–41 reestablished His Church through the Prophet Joseph Smith 90–91 Resurrection of 43 99 101 104–9 203 revealed Himself in the First Vision 78 89–90 scripture study brings us closer to 151–52 teachers invite students to seek 284–85 took upon Himself our sins, infirmities, grief, and pain 102–3 Joseph Smith See Smith, Joseph L Latter days are a time of great hope and excitement 70–72 faithful Saints need not fear the tribulations of 68–71 Less-active members invited to return to Church activity 31 169–75 seeking after the lost sheep 170–75 Love for all people 52–53 123–25 256–65 in the family 222–30 is a more excellent way 263–65 is the touchstone for discipleship 256–57 260–61 in marriage 210 213–17 for those who are in affliction 259–61 for those who may be difficult to love 258–59 See also Charity M Marriage charity in 214 counsel for those deciding about 210 211 fidelity in 214–15 happiness in 213 214–17 of Howard W. Hunter to Claire Jeffs 8–9 24–26 155 157 207 209 219 221 of Howard W. Hunter to Inis Stanton 27–28 209 intimacy in 215–16 is a learned behavior 213 is ordained of God and intended to be eternal 209–10 is a partnership with God 210 love in 210 213–17 no blessings denied to worthy individuals who are not married 211–13 requires best efforts to live the gospel 213 selflessness in 216–17 strengthening the bonds of 214–17 in the temple 184 191 210 unity in 214 Missionary work and the Atonement 127–28 the Church’s mission to do 125–26 is for all nations 123–27 is a personal obligation 127–28 the Lord’s hand in 121 overcoming obstacles to 129–30 Mothers responsibilities of 146 148 222–24 See also Family Parents N Nowell, Nancy (great-great-grandmother) 87 O Obedience of Abraham 248–49 choose a path of strict 247–49 of Joshua 246–47 must accompany belief 249–51 regardless of what others do 246–47 and scripture study 145–46 See also Commitment P Parents are to protect and love their children 222–24 are to teach their children the gospel 222–26 311 of children who have strayed 227–29 partnership of 222–24 Passover 102 199–203 Peace comes from unconditional surrender to the Savior 53 cultivate, by living the gospel 52–55 the gospel is the only way the world will know 52–55 126 261 Jesus is our source of 42 51–58 the temple is a place of 3 179 185 in times of turmoil 56–58 Polynesian Cultural Center 19–20 Prayer at all times 80–82 in coming to know God 270–72 in the home 223 225–26 Joseph Smith’s example of 76–79 receiving knowledge and guidance through 79–80 82–83 and scripture study 147 151–52 Priesthood in the home 223–24 226 in marriage 214 229 and the temple 189–90 191–92 Prophets are teachers of truth 92 continuous revelation through 111–19 as God’s spokesmen in each dispensation 92 113–14 heeding, brings spiritual abundance 116 heeding, keeps us on the right path 116–18 provide guidance today 114–15 as seers 92–94 sustaining 181 were chosen before they were born 114 R Resurrection 43 46 99 101 104–9 203 S Sacrament Howard W. Hunter passes and blesses 4–5 197 199 instituted by the Savior 102 201–3 renew covenants by partaking of 128 203–5 Scriptures example of in-depth study 149–51 help others develop confidence in 282–83 studying, brings us closer to Christ 151–52 studying, in families 144–45 146 147 148 studying, helps us be taught from on high 76–79 studying, helps us learn and obey God’s will 145–46 studying, is the most profitable of all study 144–45 teach from 284–85 understanding of, requires consistent, prayerful study 147–49 Seminary program 14 Service be concerned with why, not where 299–301 310 be on guard about the praise of others in 301–2 brings happiness 301 brings peace 54 brings true greatness 155 157 160 162–63 is a measure of our devotion to God 257 to others in their affliction 259–61 quiet and inconspicuous 291 293–98 301–2 seek opportunities for 310 in small and simple ways 293–98 Smith, Joseph adversity experienced by 64–65 cared for and served others 160–62 Church reestablished through 90–91 example of, in prayer 76–79 example of, in turning to scriptures 76–79 First Vision of 76–79 89–90 life and works of 94–97 was a prophet, seer, and revelator 92–94 T Teachers help students develop confidence in the scriptures 282–83 help students experience a change of heart 288–89 invite students to seek God the Father and Jesus Christ 284–85 should not build allegiance to themselves 284–85 strive to reach the individual 285–87 teach by example 279 281 287 teach with the Spirit 283–84 Teaching by example 279 281 287 importance of good, in the Church 279–89 with the Spirit 283–84 Temple baptisms for the dead in 190–91 be a temple-attending people 1 3 184–85 193–95 be worthy of a recommend 1 180–82 blessings of temple work 182–85 is a place of peace 3 179 185 marriage in 184 191 210 ordinances of, are essential for salvation 189–90 as symbol of membership 1 31 177–80 work in, must hasten 31 193–95 Testimony acting on faith leads to 276–77 how to gain 269–77 recognizing 277 Tithing blessings of paying 138–39 Howard W. Hunter becomes a full-tithe payer 133 is both a gift and an obligation 136–37 law of, existed from the beginning 134–36 law of, is simple 134 the Lord’s definition of 134 paying, is a privilege, not a burden 136–37 uses of 136–37 Trials See Adversity W Welfare projects 15