“Index,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith (2010) “Index,” Teachings: George Albert Smith Index A Aaronic Priesthood See Priesthood Adversary tries to deceive us 194–97 we can resist 197–99 Apostasy Heavenly Father restored the gospel in response to 39 in the meridian of time 47 priesthood authority lost during 48 Atonement See Jesus Christ Resurrection B Baptism of Jesus Christ 24 Bible testimony of Jesus Christ 24–25 See also Scriptures Book of Mormon George Albert Smith shares, with others xxii xxxiv testimony of Jesus Christ 25–26 See also Scriptures C Callings responsibility of members to fulfill 160–62 Charity See Love Church leaders are chosen by the Lord 58–59 safety in following 60 the Lord guides His people through 59–60 115–16 we should not criticize 63–64 See also President of the Church Church of Jesus Christ directed by Jesus Christ 59 115–16 possesses divine authority 50–51 progress of 42 157–59 162–66 Commandments God gives, because He loves us 193–94 keep us on the Lord’s side of the line 192 safety comes from obeying 260–61 Covetousness warning against 217 Criticism contrary to the gospel of Jesus Christ 226 look for virtues in others instead of criticizing 226–27 of Church leaders 63–64 D Daniel faith of 182–83 obeyed the Lord’s law of health in his day 201–3 Death gospel helps us understand 67–70 75–77 Devil See Adversary E Elijah faith of 183 restored keys of work for the dead 81 82 Eternal life purpose of mortality is to prepare for 70–71 Example in sharing the gospel 138–40 of parents 208–9 238–40 through our, we can be a positive influence 263 F Faith a gift of God given to the righteous 188 examples of, in the scriptures 182–84 led to Joseph Smith’s First Vision 36 37 184 of early Saints 184–86 Family kindness in 228–30 more valuable than worldly things 73 prayer brings unity to 100 scripture study 107–9 241 See also Parents Family history help from the Lord in researching 88–90 See also Temples and temple work Family home evening 242–43 Farr, Lorin (grandfather) xii Fathers should prepare their sons to receive the priesthood 45 See also Parents First Vision an additional witness that Jesus is the Christ 26–27 laid a foundation for faith 36 showed Joseph Smith’s faith 35 36 184 showed that the heavens are not sealed 34–36 Food storage allows us to be prepared for hard times 213–15 enabled the Church to help people in need 211–213 Forgiving others helps us prepare for the celestial kingdom 250–53 should be the attitude of members of the Church 248 shows our appreciation for God’s forgiveness 249–50 G God the Father all men and women are children of 13–14 gives commandments because He loves us 193–94 has a body 38–39 speaks to man 114–15 we can become like 71 Gospel of Jesus Christ brings happiness 29 39–40 75–77 needed by the world 124–25 only way to peace 258–60 should make us better people 7–8 teaches us to love one another 14–15 H Heavenly Father See God the Father Hill Cumorah xxix Holy Ghost guides us to safety and exaltation 118–19 needed in sharing the gospel 153–55 source of testimony 28 116–18 154–55 Home can be a place of safety 261–62 See also Family Home teachers George Albert Smith’s remembrance of 45–47 J Jesus Christ appearance of, to Joseph Smith 26–27 appearance of, to the Nephites 25–26 baptism of 24 forgave His crucifiers 248 gave the priesthood to His Apostles 47–48 lives today 23 our testimony of 21–30 Resurrection of 24–25 Son of God 22–24 testimony regarding, in the Bible 24–25 testimony regarding, in the Book of Mormon 25–26 K Kindness can soften hearts 223 227–28 comes from the Spirit of the Lord 225–26 in our homes 228–30 we should be examples of 226 See also Love L Last days serious difficulties have been predicted for 258 Life is eternal 69–70 purpose of 70–73 Love brings true happiness 17–18 can inspire people to do what is right 17 150 227–28 commandment to 14–15 exercise, by reaching out to others 16–17 in sharing the gospel 149–50 opportunities to express 16 See also Kindness M Melchizedek Priesthood See Priesthood Missionary work See Sharing the gospel Moses arms of, supported by Aaron and Hur 61 faith of 182 Mothers kindness and compassion of 230 See also Parents N Noah faith of 182 few heeded warnings of 60 O Obedience See Commandments Ordinances necessary for salvation 51 for the dead 83–88 Opposition will not stop the progress of the Church 162–64 P Parable of the wedding feast 5–6 Parents example of 208–9 238–40 responsibility of, to teach children the gospel 235–38 should be loving and kind to children 228–30 240–41 See also Family Peace through the gospel of Jesus Christ 258–60 Pioneers xxix–xxxi xxxiv–xxxvi Prayer boy asks doctors to pray for him 95–96 family prayer 98–100 power of 98–99 pray for government leaders 99 we can be inspired to know what to pray for 97–98 Premortal life 69 70–71 Preparation for emergencies 213–15 for eternal life 5–7 70–71 106–7 250–53 for missionary service 140–41 142 President of the Church receives strength and wisdom from God 61 strengthened by sustaining of members 64–65 the Lord guides His people through 115–16 See also Church leaders Priesthood an opportunity to serve 45–47 do not trifle with 52 found only in the true Church of Jesus Christ 50–51 holders of, must be worthy 52–53 must be conferred in the Lord’s way 50 ordinances of, necessary for entrance into the celestial kingdom 51–52 restoration of 47–50 young men should be prepared to receive 45 R Restoration of the gospel 39 of the priesthood 47–50 Resurrection 24–25 74 Revelation necessary today 114–15 personal 114 116–19 to the prophet 113 114–16 S Sabbath day honoring, brings happiness 169–71 attending church on 171–72 Sacrament instituted by the Savior 172–74 purge unkindness from our hearts before partaking of 250 worthily partaking of, renews our spiritual strength 175–76 Satan See Adversary Scriptures help us overcome trials 105–6 help us prepare for the celestial kingdom 106–7 more valuable than philosophies of men 104–5 read, as a family 107–9 Service can relieve suffering 220–21 happiness through 17–18 in the Church 160–62 to those suffering after World War II 211 Sharing the gospel adds to the happiness and goodness of others 147–49 151–53 enthusiasm and earnestness in 127–29 150–51 importance of example in 138–40 importance of the Holy Ghost in 153–55 need for 124–26 our responsibility 29 128 129–30 136–38 reward for 130–32 ways to participate in 140–45 with love and kindness 149–50 Smith, George A. (grandfather) background of xi–xii counsels his family to stay on the Lord’s side of the line 191 inspired to pray for safety of his family 97–98 missionary labors of 163 seen by George Albert Smith in a dream xxv–xxvi Smith, George Albert as a father xviii–xix 233–35 as an Apostle xix–xxxi as President of the Church xxxi–xxxvii as president of the European Mission xxvii–xxviii 135–36 179–82 attacked by a mob xviii call to the apostleship xix–xxi childhood of xi–xv 233 children of xviii–xix civic service of xxii–xxiii convinces his children to give away their Christmas toys xix counsels Belle S. Spafford to retain membership in a national organization 257–58 death of xxxvii 22 encourages a man to read the scriptures 103–4 eye injury of xv xxiii gives his coat to a street worker 13 gives the Book of Mormon as a Christmas gift xxii health challenges of xxv–xxvii interest of, in Church historic sites xxviii–xxxi xxxiv–xxxvi kind acts of xi xxxvii–xxxix 2 11–13 223–25 learns how airplane pilots navigate in the fog 111–13 marriage of xvi mission of, to southern United States xvi–xviii mission of, to southern Utah xv ordained a deacon 45 personal creed of 1–2 147 247–48 reconciles with an offending friend 247 refuses to drink coffee 201 saved from drowning through prayer 94–95 sees his grandfather in a dream xxv–xxvi sends aid to war-torn Europe xxxiii 211–13 shares the gospel xxi–xxii xxxiii–xxxiv 123–24 147–49 sustained as President of the Church 57 taught by his mother to pray xii–xiii 93–94 teaches his daughter honesty 233–35 visits the birthplace of Joseph Smith 33 visits the Kirtland Temple 81 visits the president of Mexico xxxiii–xxxiv wife of, passes away xxvii works in a clothing factory at age 13 xiv–xv Smith, John (great-grandfather) xii Smith, John Henry (father) xi–xii 97–98 Smith, Joseph called by God despite his youth and inexperience 36–38 faith of 36 37 184 First Vision of 26–27 33 34–37 gave his life for his testimony 41–42 restored eternal truths 38–40 testimony of Jesus Christ 26–27 Smith, Lucy Emily Woodruff (wife) courtship and marriage of xv–xvi death of xxvii receives a blessing from Wilford Woodruff xviii Smith, Sarah Farr (mother) xii 93–94 Sustaining Church leaders 57–65 T Technology can be used to further the Lord’s work 159 Temples and temple work dedication of the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple 82–83 purpose of, to make ordinances available 83–88 sacrifices of Saints in building the Kirtland Temple 81 Testimony all can receive their own 28 116–18 This Is the Place Monument xxxiv–xxxvi Thoughts we are the product of our xiv Tithing through, we can assist in the work of the Church 218–19 W Word of Wisdom blessings from obeying 205–8 is loving counsel from Heavenly Father 203–5 teaching our families about 208–9 Work 215–16