Knowledge; A Life long Persuit

     Knowledge is a very crucial part of our experience here on earth. From the day we are born we begin to gain knowledge. Knowledge is what helps us learn and and make our own decisions. However, it is not something that comes all at once. The prophet Isaiah in the old testament teaches us that knowledge is gained precept upon precept, line upon line, here a little and there a little. (Isaiah 28:9-10) Through gaining an education and our experiences in life we learn what our talents and abilities are, and how to use them to support ourselves in life. More importantly than learning how to support ourselves in this life is the importance of learning what we need to do to return to live with our Heavenly Father. David O McKay said "Eternal life it the result of knowledge-and knowledge is obtained by doing the will of God." Modern day prophets teach us to seek knowledge, especially spiritual knowledge. They teach that if we will study the scriptures and pray then the Holy Ghost will teach us and help us understand the meaning of the scriptures. The Prophet Joseph Smith  said “The greatest achievement mankind can make in this world is to familiarize themselves with divine truth, so thoroughly, so perfectly, that the example or conduct of no creature living in the world can ever turn them away from the knowledge that they have obtained." I know that if we will strive to obtain spiritual knowledge every day, then we will see a greater spirit come into our lives and we will be guided by that spirit to make the right decisions so we can return to live with our Heavenly Father.