“Index,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball (2006), 273–81 “Index,” Teachings: Spencer W. Kimball, 273–81 Index A Abraham, exemplified obedience born of faith 141 Adam and Eve, exemplified obedience born of faith 140 Adversity See also Death Tragedies agency and 14 15 can be for our learning and good 15–18 Agency allows choice between sin and righteousness 110 and adversity 14 15 blessings of the Atonement obtained through 29 use of, in reaching up to God for guidance 245–46 Atonement of Jesus Christ See also Jesus Christ gives hope now and for the eternity ahead 31–32 makes possible our return to Heavenly Father 6 158 receiving the full blessings of 29–30 saves us from the effects of the Fall and from personal sins 26–28 37 B Bangerter, William Grant, on address given by Spencer W. Kimball xxvii C Camel, fable of traveler and 107 Chastity See Law of chastity Children See also Families Parents love for 212 safeguarding, against immoral influences 185–86 teaching integrity to 129–30 teaching love for Church leaders to 255 Church leaders See also Prophets blessings of following 255–56 parents to teach children to sustain and follow 255 the Lord directs the Church through 243–45 251–52 Church of Jesus Christ carries the obedient to exaltation 5 emphasizes family life 204 future growth of 222–23 262 Jesus’s saving mission is message of 26 restored through Joseph Smith 227 231 232 sole repository of the gospel 5 stand of, on morality 180–81 the Lord directs, through Church leaders 243–45 251–52 welfare assistance from 116 119–20 Clark, J. Reuben, Jr., informs Spencer W. Kimball of call to apostleship xxiii D Daniel, integrity of 131–32 Dating, standards of 186–87 Death apparent tragedy of 13–14 comfort in times of 13 important part of life 19–20 not the end of existence 13 of Fannie Kimball 11 of Mary Kimball 11 of Olive Woolley Kimball 11 13 of Spencer W. Kimball xxxvi opportunities provided by 18–19 Debt importance of avoiding 120–21 Spencer W. Kimball sees others struggle with 115–16 Decisions, righteous, help us withstand temptation 108–9 Dishonesty cheating ourselves through 128 forms of 129 parents’ poor examples can teach children 129–30 E Eternal marriage formula for happiness in 195–97 ordained of God 191–93 preparation for 193–95 requires total allegiance and fidelity 199–200 unselfishness and obedience lead to success in 197–99 Evil influences fortifying families against 208–10 God can help us withstand 105–6 Exaltation, only the valiant to receive 7–9 F Faith See also Obedience miracles preceded by 142–43 motivates us to obey God 137–39 False gods See Idolatry Families See also Children Eternal marriage Parents central to Heavenly Father’s plan 204–5 fortifying, against evil influences 208–10 spirituality to be nurtured by 210–12 Family home evening 211 Family prayer blessings of 54–55 manner of 53–55 First Quorum of the Seventy, reconstituted xxxi Food, home production and storage of 117–18 Forgiveness from God See also Forgiveness of others Repentance a miracle that brings peace 35–36 repentance the key to 37 Forgiveness of others brings blessings of joy and peace 99–100 difficult but possible to do 96–97 essential for our own forgiveness 92 frees us from hatred and bitterness 97–98 requires leaving judgment to the Lord 94–95 should be heartfelt and complete 92–94 G Gardens, benefits of 118 Gift of the Holy Ghost See also Holy Ghost necessity of 5–6 received by all who are repentant and are baptized 105 God the Father and answers to prayer 56–57 245–47 appearance to Joseph Smith 227–30 Atonement makes possible our return to 6 27 158 becoming acquainted with, through the scriptures 67 children of 2 27 48 219 does not always prevent tragedies 13–14 has given His children their agency 245–46 Latter-day Saint women given lofty assignment by 222 love for 151–52 175–76 praying to 48–57 161 reverence for 156–58 teaches premortal spirits about the plan of salvation 2–3 testimony received from, through the Holy Ghost 70–71 Gospel of Jesus Christ, compared to a map 5–7 Grant, Heber J., counsels Spencer W. Kimball to put God first 145 H Hales, Robert D., on character of Spencer W. Kimball xxxv Heavenly Father See God the Father Hinckley, Gordon B. on 1978 revelation on the priesthood xxxiii xxxiv on service of Spencer W. Kimball xxxvi Holy Ghost See also Gift of the Holy Ghost and 1978 revelation on the priesthood xxxiii can convince sinner of error 38 ceases to strive with the dishonest 128 helps us withstand evil influences 105 in Church meetings 160 scripture study brings increased understanding from 66 testimony received by revelation through 70–71 Homosexuality 181 I “I Am a Child of God” 1 Idolatry definition of 145 forms of 146–47 Integrity fundamental to good character 126 influence on our families and others 129–31 scriptural examples of 131–33 shown by keeping covenants 126–27 J Jesus Christ See also Atonement of Jesus Christ appearance to Joseph Smith 227–30 becoming acquainted with, through the scriptures 67 commands us to pray 49 57 did not accommodate temptation 107–08 is pleased when we live His gospel 30–31 made resurrection available to us 3 26–27 ministry of, extends through eternities 25–26 more than just a great teacher 24–25 redeeming power of 35 reverence for 156–58 selfless service of 81 stands at the head of the Church 251 testimony regarding 70–72 Josiah, high priest delivers scriptures to 63 K Kimball, Alice Gheen (grandmother) xv Kimball, Andrew (father) called to be stake president in Arizona xv 145 predicts important Church role for Spencer W. Kimball xiv service in Indian Territory Mission xv Kimball, Andrew E. (son), receives letter from father 69–70 Kimball, Camilla Eyring (wife) and husband’s college plans 145 as a parent xxi–xxii 203 attends program with husband after member’s prayer 47–48 husband’s tribute to 189 191 manages money wisely with husband 115 marriage to Spencer W. Kimball xxi Kimball, Edward L. (son) recalls affection shown by his father 203 treated for polio 189 Kimball, Fannie (sister) 11 Kimball, Heber C. (grandfather) xiv xxiv Kimball, Josephine Cluff (stepmother) xvii Kimball, Mary (sister) 11 Kimball, Olive Woolley (mother) death of xvii 11 13 service rendered by 214 teaches Spencer W. Kimball about tithing xvi Kimball, Spencer W. as an Apostle xxiii–xxv as a parent xxi–xxii 203 as President of the Church xxvi–xxxvi as stake president xxiii attends program after member’s prayer 47–48 called to be counselor in stake presidency 145 call to apostleship xxiii–xxiv 23 children of xxi 203 decides to “spend the day” with the Savior 23 determines to read the Bible as a young man 59–60 early Church experience of xviii–xix experiences loss of loved ones xvii 11 13 expresses love for those who served as his bishops 249 family experiences of xvi–xvii xxi–xxii 203 214 health challenges of xxv–xxvi 23 helps two men forgive one another 89–91 helps woman have hope to be forgiven 34 helps young mother in airport 79–81 integrity of 125 interviews couple who have disobeyed the law of chastity 179 interviews men who sacrifice to keep the Sabbath 165–66 introduces waiter to missionaries 258 involvement in music xvii xx love for people and the work of the Lord xxxiv–xxxv marriage to Camilla Eyring xxi missionary service in Central States Mission xix–xx motivates Richard G. Scott to lifelong scripture study 60–61 professional life of xxii recalls attending general conference as a youth 249 responds to reporter’s questions about revelation 237 school experience of xvii–xviii sees others struggle with debt 115–16 sends letter on testimony to son Andrew 69–70 shows reverence for Church meetinghouse 155 speaks at Bern Switzerland Temple dedication 155 suggests wording change in “I Am a Child of God” 1 theme of lengthening our stride xxviii–xxix withstands temptation as a missionary 103 writes The Miracle of Forgiveness xxiv writes tribute to wife 189 191 youth of xv–xix L Law of chastity blessings of keeping 179–80 prohibits all sexual relations outside marriage 180–81 teaching youth to keep 185 Lee, Harold B. counsels with Spencer W. Kimball about heart operation 137 unanticipated death of xxvi–xxvii Lengthening our stride xxviii–xxix 261 Love for children 212 for God 151–52 175–76 versus lust 181–83 M Marriage See Eternal marriage Maxwell, Neal A. on Spencer W. Kimball’s devotion to the Lord 23–24 on Spencer W. Kimball’s trust in continuing revelation 237 on the loving nature of Spencer W. Kimball xxxiv McKay, David O., at Bern Switzerland Temple dedication 155 Miracles, preceded by faith 142–43 Missionary work blessings of 259–60 includes fellowshipping converts and less-active members 264–66 members’ example and efforts in 262–64 parents to help children prepare for 266–68 participation of couples in 268–69 responsibility of Church members 260–62 Spencer W. Kimball encourages increased efforts in xxix–xxx Modesty, in dress and behavior 186 Monkeys, capture of 147–48 Mortal life, time to prepare to meet God 3–5 N Nelson, Russell M. on heart operation for Spencer W. Kimball xxvi 135 136 with Spencer and Camilla Kimball in New Zealand 47 Noah, exemplified obedience born of faith 140–41 O Obedience See also Faith faith obedience versus blind obedience 139–40 scriptural examples of 140–42 P Packer, Boyd K., on Spencer W. Kimball’s throat operation xxv–xxvi Parents See also Children Eternal marriage Families building reservoirs of spiritual strength for children 205–08 safeguarding children against immoral influences 185–86 teaching children to prepare for missionary service 266–68 teaching children to sustain and follow Church leaders 255 teaching honesty and integrity to children 129–30 Peter, courage and integrity of 131 Plan of salvation, Heavenly Father teaches premortal spirits about 2–3 Pornography 183–84 Prayer See also Family prayer a commandment 48–49 answers to 56–57 content of 49–52 in group setting 56 personal 52–53 Premortal life 2–3 Preparedness and home food production and storage 117–18 a way of life 121–22 financial 120–21 Priesthood 1978 revelation on xxxii–xxxiv 238–39 healing of sick and afflicted 16 19–20 limitations in using power of 16–18 Profanity 157–58 Prophets See also Church leaders rejection of 253–55 revelation to 237–39 243–45 251–52 teach similar messages 252–53 R Randall, Naomi W., lyricist of “I Am a Child of God” 1 Relief Society 117 217 220 See also Women of the Church Repentance See also Forgiveness from God Forgiveness of others abandonment of sin 39–40 confession 40–42 includes a commitment to live the commandments 43–44 needed by all 36–37 recognition of sin and feeling godly sorrow 37–38 restitution 42–43 Resources, to be used for righteous purposes 148–49 Revelation comes most often as a deep impression 240–43 for the Church, through living prophets 243–45 251–52 God the Father and Jesus Christ eager to communicate through 239–40 lifeblood of the gospel 243 personal 245–47 through dreams 241 through heavenly messengers 241 Revelation on the priesthood xxxii–xxxiv 238–39 Reverence as a way of life 156 begins at home 161–62 being models of 163 definition of 156 for the Father and the Son 156–58 improving 163 places of 158–61 Romney, Marion G., on integrity of Spencer W. Kimball 125 S Sabbath day a “delight” 167 and love for God 175–76 blessings of observing 174–75 commandment concerning 167–68 for worship and other worthy actions 170–72 includes Church attendance 172–74 not a day for business or recreation 168–70 Sarah, exemplified obedience born of faith 141 Satan See also Evil influences a real being intent on our destruction 103–05 attachment to worldly things makes us vulnerable to 147–48 methods used by 104–5 Scott, Richard G., motivated to lifelong scripture study by Spencer W. Kimball 60–61 Scriptures See also Scripture study a rare possession 61–62 and story of King Josiah 62–63 discovering and rediscovering 62 examples of integrity in 131–33 examples of obedience in 140–42 publication of new editions of xxxi Scripture study See also Scriptures and return of spirituality 67 commitment to Lord strengthened by 62–64 in families 211 lessons of life learned through 64–66 love for God increased through 67 spiritual knowledge gained through 66 Self-reliance See also Preparedness economic 120–21 need for 116–17 Service blessings of, exceed worldly rewards 150–51 following the Savior’s example of 81 God meets others’ needs through our acts of 81–82 leads to the abundant life 85–87 use of talents and abilities in 82–84 youth need opportunities to render 84–85 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, integrity of 132–33 Simplification of Church programs xxxii Smith, George Albert xxiv Smith, Joseph First Vision of 228–30 foreordained 228 martyrdom of 232–34 the Lord’s instrument in restoring the gospel 231–32 Spirit See Holy Ghost T Temple work xxx Temptations avoiding, by making right decisions early 108–9 not yielding to even smallest 106–8 Testimony a personal revelation 70–71 72 and testimony meetings 75–76 available to everyone 71–72 manner of bearing 76 obtaining and maintaining 72–75 Tragedies, God does not always prevent 13–14 W Weaknesses, acknowledging and overcoming 109–10 Wealth, dangers of love of 148–50 Well-being, each person responsible for own 116–17 Wilkinson, Ernest L. 135 Women of the Church See also Relief Society called to enrich and protect the family 217–18 encouraged to fulfill divine potential 220–22 equality between men and 215–17 eternal family life promised to all faithful 219–20 to have significant influence in Church growth 222–23 Woolley, Edwin D. (grandfather of Spencer W. Kimball) xiv–xv Woolley, Mary Ann Olpin (grandmother of Spencer W. Kimball) xv Work, spiritual necessity of 118–20