“Index,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay (2011), 234–40 “Index,” Teachings: David O. McKay, 234–40 Index A Adversity, can be overcome with courage 176 Agency entails personal responsibility 208–12 gift of, allows us to progress 206–8 Auxiliary organizations, purpose of 23–24 B Backbiting, leads to disunity 42–43 Baptism, purpose of 200–201 Body, the tabernacle of the spirit 12–14 C Cannon, Hugh J., traveled with David O. McKay on world tour xxi–xxii 1 71–72 Centennial celebration in Utah, David O. McKay’s role in planning xxiv Character helping children and youth develop 221–22 perfect, exemplified by Jesus Christ 216–17 requires that we maintain righteous thoughts 217–19 shaped over time by “little things” 219 strengthened by obedience and self-mastery 109–10 220 Chastity essential to prepare for marriage 137–39 loss of, threatens marriage 147–48 Children David O. McKay’s view of xxi developing character in 221–22 teaching prayer to 74–77 teaching reverence and obedience to 31 33 158–59 Christ See Jesus Christ Church growth of the, during President McKay’s ministry xxv–xxvi 21–22 progresses according to the unity of members 44–47 purpose of the 21–27 restored through Joseph Smith 95–98 Church buildings, purpose of 32–33 Clark, J. Reuben, example of humility and unity 39–41 Courage comes from faith and hope 173 helps us overcome adversity 176 Jesus is the supreme example of 172–73 of Joseph Smith 98–100 required to maintain spiritual values 174–76 story of young man’s, told by President McKay 171 Courtship See Dating D Dating counsel to David O. McKay from his father xv President McKay’s counsel to youth 139–40 Death (physical), overcome through the Resurrection 61–68 E Education importance of xx purpose of 174 valued by Jennette Evans McKay xvii Elohim See God the Father Envy, leads to disunity 42 Eternal marriage blessings of 140–41 covenant brings blessings 145–46 guarding against dangers that threaten 147–49 preparing for 136–41 requires continued courtship, effort, and commitment 149–50 sanctity of xxvii–xxviii seals couples and families 126–28 131 teaching youth about 136–37 Example importance of, in teaching children 153 159–60 powerful missionary tool 52–54 227–31 F Faith fundamental principle of the Church 196–98 gives us courage 173 leads to repentance and baptism 200–201 required as we prepare to teach 190–91 required when we pray 73 Family, importance of unity in 43–44 Fathers David O. McKay’s appreciation for 153 David O. McKay’s example to 153 responsibility of, to care for and guide children 154–60 should teach children to pray 74–77 Faultfinding, leads to disunity 42–43 First Vision, revealed truths about the Father and the Son 92–94 Freedom, should be used responsibly 211–12 G God the Father, a personal Being whom we can approach in prayer 72–73 Grant, Heber J. calls David O. McKay to serve in First Presidency xxiii gives priesthood blessing to David O. McKay 114–15 Gratitude, increased through prayer 77 Greatness, true, achieved by living Jesus’ teachings 7–8 H Happiness obtained by living Jesus’ teachings 7–8 through service 182–83 Heavenly Father See God the Father Holy Ghost gift of, received after faith, repentance, and baptism 201–2 gives testimony to the obedient 165–68 guidance from 201–2 Home importance of righteousness at xxvii righteousness in, an example to the world 228–30 should be a place of unity 43–44 Home teaching, a priesthood responsibility 121–22 Hope, gives us courage 173 Humility required for effectual prayer 74 shown by David O. McKay throughout his life xvi xxiii xxviii 2 I Integrity, an essential virtue 5 J Jesus Christ applicability of His teachings 6 blessings of living His teachings 7–8 character of 4 216–17 courage exemplified by 172–73 example of, in how to live 3–5 example of, in resisting temptation 84–86 example of, in serving others 183–84 faith in, the fundamental principle of the Church 196–98 Light to humanity 2–3 Master Teacher 192–93 Resurrection of 62–66 K Kingdom of God Church’s role in preparing for 22–23 requirements to enter 195–202 L Lee, Harold B., tribute to President McKay xxviii Liberty See Freedom Life, true purpose of 14–16 Light, Jesus Christ is the true 2–3 Love eternal nature of 126–28 strengthened through covenant of eternal marriage 145–46 M Marriage See Eternal marriage McKay, David Lawrence (son), tribute to David O. McKay as a father 153 McKay, David O. appreciation for his parents 153 birth and childhood xiii–xv character of 215 death of xxviii efforts to obtain a testimony 163–64 example as a father 153 example of “letting your light shine” 225–26 exemplifies obedience to the Word of Wisdom 103 healed through priesthood blessings 114–15 meets Emma Ray Riggs xvii–xviii missionary service in Great Britain xvii–xviii mission president in Europe xxii–xxiii ordained an Apostle xxi proposes to Emma Ray Riggs 135–36 receives education xvi–xvii receives patriarchal blessing xvi relationship with wife 143–44 service as Church President xxiv–xxviii sustained to the First Presidency xxiii–xxiv teaching experience xviii–xxi temples dedicated by xxvi vision of the Savior 1–2 worldwide, year-long Church tour xxi–xxii youth xv–xvi McKay, David Sr. (father) accepts mission call to Scotland xiv example and teachings to David O. McKay xv 153 family of, joined the Church in Scotland xiii testimony of Joseph Smith 91–92 McKay, Emma Ray Riggs (wife) meets David O. McKay xvii–xviii relationship with husband, David O. McKay 143–44 McKay, Jennette Evans (mother) example and teachings to David O. McKay xiv family of, joined the Church in Wales xiii valued education for her children xvii McKay, Robert (son), tribute to character of David O. McKay 215 McKay, Royle (son), death of, in childhood 61–62 McMurrin, James L., counsel to David O. McKay about resisting temptation 81–82 Meditation essential during the sacrament 34–37 value of 31–32 Missionaries, full-time, must be worthy to serve 54–56 Missionary work blessings of 57–58 gratitude for 49 power of example in 52–54 President McKay’s efforts to improve xxiv–xxv responsibility of Church members 49–54 Mothers David O. McKay’s appreciation for xiv–xv 153 responsibility of, to care for and guide children 154–60 responsibility of, to teach children to pray 74–77 O Obedience brings comforting witness of the Savior 67–68 brings happiness, peace, and salvation 210–11 strengthens character 220 teaching children 158–59 P Packer, Boyd K., experience of being taught by President McKay in the temple xxviii Parents David O. McKay’s gratitude for xv responsibility of, to care for and guide children 154–60 responsible to teach reverence to children 31 158–59 should teach children to pray 74–77 Perfection Jesus’ example of 3–5 role of Church in encouraging 25–26 Prayer blessings of 77–78 comforted David O. McKay as a child 29 power of, in overcoming adversity 71–72 required as we prepare to teach 190–91 requires faith, effort, and humility 73–74 teaching children about 74–77 Priesthood definition of 115–16 power of, expressed in serving others 120–21 responsibilities of, include home teaching 121–22 use of, requires worthiness 118–19 Priesthood blessing, healing of David O. McKay through 114–15 Priesthood quorums purpose of 23–24 source of priesthood power 116–17 R Repentance involves change of life, thought, and action 198–200 leads to baptism 200–201 Respect, essential part of reverence 30–31 Resurrection of Jesus Christ 62–66 testimony of, brings comfort 61–62 67–68 Reverence in Church classrooms 191–92 definition of 30–31 required when we pray 73 sacrament requires 34–37 teaching, to children 31 33 158–59 Riggs, Emma Ray See McKay, Emma Ray Riggs S Sabbath day, blessings of observing 34 Sacrament purpose of 34–37 requires meditation and reverence 34–37 Savior See Jesus Christ Selfishness, leads to disunity 42 Self-mastery necessary to resist temptation 86–88 required for spirituality 16–18 strengthens character 220 Service brings happiness 182–83 exemplified by Jesus Christ 183–84 required by the Lord 180–82 Smith, George Albert, calls David O. McKay to serve in First Presidency xxiv Smith, John, gives patriarchal blessing to David O. McKay xvi Smith, Joseph, the Prophet courage of 98–100 David McKay Sr.’s testimony of 91–92 First Vision of 92–94 gospel truths restored through 94–95 restored the Church through divine inspiration 95–98 Smith, Joseph Fielding, tribute to President McKay xxviii Spirit See Holy Ghost Spirituality increased through reverence and meditation 30–32 must be developed over our physical nature 12–18 requires self-mastery and communion with God 16–18 Sunday School, David O. McKay’s work with xx–xxi T Teachers must prepare through study, faith, and prayer 190–91 should teach character 221–22 story by President McKay about influence of 187–88 Teaching David O. McKay’s efforts to improve xx–xxi exemplified by Jesus Christ 192–93 opportunities for, in the Church 188–89 requires reverence and order 191–92 Temples, dedicated by President McKay xxvi 125–26 Temple work enables couples and families to be sealed for eternity 126–28 endowment leads us to the kingdom of God 126 offers salvation to those who die without the gospel 128–30 responsibility of Church members 131–32 worthiness and faithfulness required 130–31 Temptation resisting, through obedience and self-control 86–88 Savior’s example in resisting 84–86 three forms of 82–85 Testimony anchors the soul 168 David O. McKay’s efforts to obtain 163–64 most precious possession in the world 164–65 received through the Spirit as we are obedient 165–68 Thoughts actions influenced by 87 character influenced by 217–18 Tithing, example of, set by David O. McKay’s father xv U Unity exemplified by President McKay and his counselors 39–41 harmed by certain attitudes and actions 42–43 in the Church 44–47 in the home 43–44 required by the Lord 41–42 W Welfare program, beginnings of xxiii–xxiv Word of Wisdom assailed by “evil and conspiring men” 107–8 blessings of obeying 108–10 clear commandment from the Lord 104–5 disobedience to, brings harmful consequences 105–7 duty of Church members to obey 108 Worship, elements of 29–37