The fourth item on our preflight check is “Teach the Doctrine.”

Not just any doctrine, of course, but the doctrine that Jesus Christ received from His father. The Savior said, “My doctrine is not mine, but His

that sent me.” To evaluate how well you are following His example,

consider these questions. Do I learn the doctrine for myself?

Do I teach from the scriptures and the words of latter-day prophets?

Do I help learners recognize and understand truths in the scriptures? Do I focus on truths that build faith in Jesus Christ?

Do I help learners find personal revelation in the doctrine?

In our dispensation, the Lord has said,

“I give unto you a commandment that you shall teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom; teach ye diligently, and my grace shall attend to you.” What is the doctrine we are to teach?

It is the word that proceeds from holy scriptures and the mouths of apostles and prophets. It is they who have the right and authority to expound and clarify doctrine. It is through them that God has always declared His word, giving guidance and understanding to His children.

The central and saving doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that Jesus Christ is

the Savior and redeemer of all.

The Apostle Paul, who saw and communed with the risen Savior,

wrote to the Corinthians:

“I declare unto you of the gospel which I preached unto you,

that Jesus the Christ died for our sins, that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day and that you are seen of Cephas,

then of the twelve,” end of quote.

We are commanded to lay hold upon the word of God,

which is quick and powerful and will lead the man of Christ in a straight and narrow course and land their souls, yea, their immortal souls at the right hand of God in the Kingdom of Heaven.

As teachers, we must not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ;

rather, we must joyfully raise our voices in teaching His doctrine,

even when it may seem a stumbling block to some and foolishness to others,

For it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.