“Index,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith (2011), 433–47 “Index,” Teachings: Joseph F. Smith, 433–47 Index A Abraham example of faith 54–55 example of sacrifice and integrity 420–22 Abuse 249–55 husbands should not 250–51 Joseph F.’s feelings about child at church 249 parents should not 253–54 treat each other with respect 250–52 Adam Fall brought spiritual death 96 Fall brought temporal death 87–89 the first man 335–36 Adversity faith sustains us in 54–56 tries our integrity 419–22 See also Opposition Agency 284–93 Church does not infringe on liberty 288–89 gift from God; He does not interfere with 284–87 God controls ultimate results of 286 God permits evil as result of 286–87 obedience brings greatest blessings 289–92 responsible for choices 284–87 use for service in Zion 342–44 Alcohol See Word of Wisdom Amusements See Recreation Apostasy, Apostatize not sustaining leaders leads to 217 226–27 365–67 person who pays tithing will not 277 Apostle, Joseph F.’s ordination as xvi 137–38 Apostles, Christ’s martyrdom of 420 received Holy Ghost 73–74 Atonement become joint heirs with Jesus Christ through 100–101 conditional 95–102 overcomes Fall of Adam 89–92 redeems from spiritual death 98–100 redeems from temporal death 86–92 redeems little children who die 129–30 remember at sacrament 101–2 unconditional 86–92 Auxiliaries instructions for reformation of youth 371 Joseph F.’s work with xxi serve under the priesthood 341–42 service of 341–44 B Backbiting 375–76 See also Criticism Baptism 59–65 born again through Jesus Christ 358–59 definition of true 62–63 by immersion 61–63 of Jesus 63 necessary for salvation 60–61 62–65 simplicity of ordinance 63–64 Bishops, sustaining 215–17 Body form of, in resurrection 91–92 necessity of 148–51 and spirit are the soul 88 Book of Mormon blesses the Lamanites 43–44 read often to find truth 44–46 testifies of Jesus Christ 42–44 translated by Joseph Smith 16–17 translated into many languages 43 witnesses to 43 See also Scriptures Books scriptures most important 45–46 should be wholesome 377 Born again through baptism 60 through Holy Ghost 71–72 through Jesus Christ 358–59 C Calamities, purpose of 393 Change of heart, through Holy Ghost 71–72 Charity 192–200 avoiding criticism 195–96 for enemies 258–61 fasting provides for the poor 197–98 generosity to the poor 193–94 greatest principle 194 love neighbor as yourself 194–96 sacrificing our desires for others 198–99 test of soul’s greatness 246 See also Love; Service Chastity 155–62 can repent of sexual sin 160–61 enormity of sexual sin 155–57 fidelity in marriage 158–60 importance to men and women 157–58 maintain during wartime 402–4 release of missionary who broke law of 155 See also Sexual sin Children do not abuse 253–54 heritage of the Lord 296 Joseph F.’s love for 381 resurrection of little 130–32 reunited with those who die 133–34 salvation of little 128–34 who die before accountability are redeemed 129–30 See also Children, teaching of Children of God Children, teaching of 295–303 faith in Jesus Christ 32–33 fathers’ responsibilities for 384–85 guard, from growing wayward 299–301 importance of example 296–98 love most potent influence for 298–99 mothers’ responsibilities for 32–34 parents’ responsibilities for 244–45 296–98 parents should be specialists in the truth 346–47 regulate recreation for 299–301 teach gift of Holy Ghost 69 teach gospel 296–98 346–50 teach love of God and gospel 346–47 teach patience and labor 301–2 teach patriotism 123–25 use respect, never abuse 250–54 what to teach 296–98 Children of God 331–38 can become like our Father 336–37 created in image of God 334–36 we are the 331–34 Christmas, Joseph F.’s desire to buy presents 163 Church President See President of the Church Citizens being loyal 122–27 Latter-day Saints are good xix–xx 123–25 Contention, missionaries must avoid 80–83 Council in heaven 331–34 Courage of faith 56 106–9 Joseph F.’s, with anti-Mormon toughs 104 Covenants be true to 105–6 be true to temple 310–11 make worthily 308–10 Covetousness 170–71 Creator, God the Father is 355 Criticism avoiding 195–96 backbiting 375–76 of Church leaders 215–19 look for good instead 259 D Dancing 376–77 Dead See Family history work; Vision of redemption of the dead Death, spiritual Fall brought 96 Jesus Christ redeems repentant from 95–102 Death, temporal Fall brought 87–89 necessity and blessing 87–89 Resurrection overcomes 89–92 Death of Joseph F.’s children 86 128–29 134 Debt Church out of 275–76 importance of avoiding 163–68 See also Finances, wisdom in Deception avoid false teachings 115–19 truth frees us from 119–20 Devil See Satan Discipline use kindness with children 253–54 See also Self-mastery Doctrine, false See False doctrine Doctrine and Covenants read often to find truth 44–46 reveals glorious principles 44 testifies of Christ 42–44 204–5 See also Scriptures Dream about being clean 95–96 Dress, immodesty in 376 E Economy See Finances, wisdom in Educated, education 313–21 apply what we learn 317–19 divine revelation is the standard 315–17 hold to the iron rod in 319–20 role of science and philosophy 315–17 seek to be, in truth 313–21 should be continually learning 317–19 Elders See Missionaries Elohim See God the Father Enemies of Church will not triumph 261–62 Joseph F.’s forgiveness of xvii–xviii leave in God’s hands 262–63 mercy for 259–61 not ours, but the Lord’s 262 Entertainment See Recreation Eternal life See Exaltation Evil, God permits 286–87 Exaltation through Atonement and faithfulness 100–101 children of God can become like Him 336–37 families part of 385–86 growing from grace to grace 429–30 marriage is for our 174–77 181 must know God and Jesus Christ 353–54 necessary to become parents of spirit offspring 92 plan of salvation leads to 148–51 repentance and baptism necessary for 64–65 sacrifice necessary for 57 Example fathers should set 384 Jesus Christ our great 151–52 427–28 necessary in missionary work 84 in teaching children 296–98 valiant, of early Church leaders 109–11 F Faith 49–57 Abraham’s example of 54–55 courage of 56 106–9 defined 50–53 enter into God’s rest through 56–57 gift of God to man 53–54 God teaches us 52 in God the Father and Jesus Christ 50–53 obtained by obedience 53–54 sustains us in adversity 54–56 Fall of Adam brought spiritual death 96 brought temporal death 87–89 overcome by Atonement 89–92 False doctrine, avoid 115–19 Family associations for eternity 385–86 begins with eternal marriage 174–77 Holy Ghost unites 368 Joseph F.’s love for xviii labor to save our 244–45 prayer with 25–26 selfish not to desire 177–79 See also Family history work Family home evenings Home Family history work 407–15 gospel preached to dead 410–12 Joseph Smith’s statement on importance of 410–11 living and dead labor together 410–12 in Millennium 414 our responsibilities 412–14 Savior began work for the dead 408–10 saviors on Mount Zion 246–47 412–14 See also Vision of redemption of the dead Family home evenings 345–51 introduced xxi 345–46 parents should discharge duties faithfully 349–50 promises if we obey 348 teach gospel during 347–48 what to do during 347–48 Fasting, provides for the poor 197–98 “The Father and the Son,” doctrinal exposition 353 Fathers 381–87 fulfill family duties 384–85 Joseph F.’s love for family 381 must not shirk home life 382–83 preside over family 383 set example 384 the truest greatness 386 See also Children, teaching of; God the Father; Jesus Christ Finances, wisdom in avoid covetousness 170–71 avoid debt to be free 164–68 Joseph F.’s desire to buy Christmas gifts 163 love God more than money 168–70 money is not true source of happiness 168–70 mortgages, cautions urged in 164–68 use money to build kingdom of God 170–71 Fire, destroyed Joseph F.’s belongings 76–77 Firstborn See Jesus Christ First Presidency 222–23 First Vision, greatest event since Resurrection 14–16 Forgive, forgiveness of enemies 257–63 Joseph F.’s, of enemies xvii–xviii one another 62 of Savior at the cross 3–4 Fowler, William 241 Free agency See Agency Freedom Church does not infringe on 288–89 greatest comes through obedience 290–92 See also Agency G Gambling 375 Gathering to Utah, no longer encouraged xx Genealogy See Family history work General Authorities, sustaining 212–15 Gift of the Holy Ghost See Holy Ghost God, children of See Children of God God the Father body of flesh and bones 354–55 the Creator 355 faith in, is necessary 50–53 of Jesus Christ 354–56 one with Jesus Christ 356–57 of our spirits 354–55 to know, is eternal life 353–54 See also Children of God Gospel all happiness possible through 430–32 brings peace to the world 399–405 makes us unselfish 198–99 restoration of 12–14 Government Latter-day Saints support 123–27 separation of Church and state 125–27 Grace, growing from grace to 153 429–30 H Hawaii love for Hawaiian mother 192–93 mission to xv–xvi stopping a deceiver in 113 Health See Word of Wisdom Heart, change of, through Holy Ghost 71–72 Hobbies, religious, avoid 118–19 Holy Ghost 67–74 265–72 bears witness of Jesus Christ 203–5 born again through 71–72 do what Spirit directs 269 gift of 68–69 guides mothers 34 37 how to retain 69–71 Joseph F. heard, on train 265 know God’s will through 57 missionaries teach with 77–78 80–82 obedience to, leads to greater knowledge 270–72 offices of 69–71 personal guidance to all members 266–68 protects from evil 119–20 revelation through small voice of 268–69 Sabbath desecration leads to loss of 235–36 testifies of Jesus Christ 6–8 unites all people 368 unpardonable sin against 72–74 Home foundation of ideal 179–81 382–83 necessary for happiness 34 needs reforming 346–47 no substitute for 382 temple of the family 346–47 Home evenings See Family home evenings Homestead, Joseph F. lost, to serve a mission 210 Home teaching, Joseph F.’s emphasis on xxi Husband, never abuse wife 250–53 See also Marriage I Ignorance, great evil 317–19 Immodesty 376 Integrity 416–23 Abraham an example of 420–21 adversity will try 419–22 manifested by putting God first 417–19 Intelligence See Educated, education Iron rod, hold to, in educational pursuits 319–20 J Jesus Christ accepted as Savior in premortal world 331–34 Atonement redeems from spiritual death 95–102 Atonement redeems from temporal death 86–92 baptism of 63 becoming like Him is our purpose 148–52 example of living with peace 404–5 example of perfection 151–52 427–28 example of self-mastery 372–73 378 express image of His Father 334–35 faith in, is necessary 50–53 Father by divine investiture of authority 359–60 Father of heaven and earth 357 Father of the faithful 357–59 Firstborn 334 355–56 foreordained to save the dead 408–10 forgiveness of 3–4 260 greatest teacher 42 grew from grace to grace 153 429–30 Holy Ghost testifies of 6–8 69 joint heirs with 100–101 Joseph F.’s testimony of 1–8 205 207–8 359–60 430–32 life and teachings prove His divinity 2–4 modern scriptures testify of 42–44 one with the Father 356–57 Only Begotten 355–56 receiving a testimony of 201–8 redeems little children who die 129–30 rest in 425–32 Resurrection of 4–6 sacrament helps us remember Atonement 101–2 Sermon on the Mount confirms His divinity 2–3 spirit appeared to brother of Jared 335 spirit was full grown before birth 132 used agency to do good 291–92 yield souls to Him 426–27 See also Second Coming Testimony Job, showed integrity 420 Joy, object of our earthly existence 150 Judgment Holy Ghost leads to righteous 270 See also Criticism Justice, faith in God’s 55–56 K Keys of priesthood 141 224–25 Kimball, Heber C. baptized Joseph F. 59 one of God’s noblemen 110 Kimball, Vilate 189 Knowledge, obedience leads to greater 270–72 L Labor, teaching value of 301–2 Lamanites, blessed by the Book of Mormon 43–44 Laziness, leads to false doctrine 115–16 Learning See Educated, education Liberty through obedience 283–93 only gospel maintains 400–402 Literature, wholesome 377 Love foundation of marriage 179–81 God more than anything else 417–19 God’s, for His children 422 of mothers is like love of God 35–36 neighbor as yourself 194–96 prevents abuse 250–54 teach children with 298–99 See also Charity; Service Loyalty to country 123–27 Lust See Chastity Self-mastery M Malice bear toward no one 257–63 See also Forgive Forgiveness Marriage 173–81 built upon love and devotion 179–81 for eternal glory and exaltation 174–77 181 fidelity in 158–60 God commands 174–77 importance of temple 177–79 nothing should come between husband and wife 180–81 sacredness of covenants 158–60 Martyrdom of ancient disciples 420 of Joseph and Hyrum Smith xii–xiv Mary, mother of Jesus 356 Mercy for enemies 259–61 Millennium, time for redeeming the dead 414 Mission, of each person on earth 242 Missionaries 76–84 avoid contention 80–83 be righteous and obedient 78–80 be sociable 80 have humility 77–78 Joseph F.’s belongings burned as 76–77 Joseph F.’s prayer for 27–28 must pray 77–78 responsibilities of returned 83–84 teach with simplicity 80–83 teach with the Spirit 77–78 80–82 Missionary work 76–84 how to teach gospel 80–83 necessary at home 83–84 qualifications of missionaries 77–80 responsibilities of returned missionaries 83–84 Money See Finances, wisdom in Mortgages, cautions urged in 164–68 Mothers 31–37 help from the Holy Ghost 34 37 influence generations 32–33 love of, is like love of God 35–36 responsibility to teach children 33–34 should not be abused 252–53 truest greatness 386 will raise little children who die 132 See also Children, teaching of Mutual Improvement Associations, service of 341–42 N Needy See Poor and needy Neighbor, love as yourself 194–96 Nibley, Charles W. 163 192 265 O Obedience brings inestimable blessings 289–92 inspired by testimony of Jesus Christ 206–7 leads to greater knowledge 270–72 necessary for exaltation 64–65 152–53 necessary for faith 53–54 necessary to work out salvation 243–44 prepares for Second Coming 394–96 to voice of Spirit 269 Opposition standing courageously against 106–9 See also Adversity Ordinances, temple necessary for salvation 306–8 perform worthily 308–10 “Origin of Man,” First Presidency statement 331 Oxen, Mary Fielding Smith’s prayer for xiv 21–22 P Parents See Children, teaching of Fathers Mothers Patience, teaching children 301–2 Patriarchal order 139–40 383 Patriotism, Latter-day Saints have 123–25 Paul, had courage of faith 107 Peace 399–405 Jesus’ example of 404–5 only gospel brings 400–402 in perilous times 393–94 strive for, with all men 404–5 Pearl of Great Price, added to canon 39 Perdition, sons of 72–74 Persecution of Church xxi Joseph F.’s forgiveness of 257–58 See also Forgive, forgiveness Peter preaching to dead 412 received Holy Ghost 73 Pioneers, valiant examples of 109–11 Plan of salvation 147–53 designed for our exaltation 148–51 helps us become like Jesus Christ 151–52 obedience to 152–53 possible through Jesus Christ 152–53 Poor and needy charity toward 193–94 fasting provides for 197–98 Relief Society’s care for 185–87 Prayer 21–28 with family 25–26 for good of others 27–28 how to approach God 22–23 with humility and faith 22–25 Mary Fielding Smith’s, for lost oxen xiv 21–22 necessary for missionaries 77–78 simple and frequent 23–24 Premortal life, we were part of 331–34 Presidency of the Church 222–23 President of the Church 221–29 God leads Church through 222 God will magnify 227–28 holds keys of priesthood 141 224–25 Joseph F. became xix 221 part of First Presidency 222–23 receives revelations for the Church 226–27 sustaining 212–15 Pride, leads to false doctrines 115–16 Priesthood 137–44 auxiliaries serve under 341–42 councils should magnify callings 343 definition of 138–39 God’s government 138–39 governs by love 141–43 honoring 143–44 Joseph F.’s work with xx keys of 141 224–25 for ministry of service 340–41 342–44 Relief Society not independent of 190 restored by Joseph Smith 12 women also enjoy blessings 139–40 Priesthood leaders, sustaining 210–19 bishops and stake presidents 215–17 failing to, leads to apostasy 217 General Authorities 212–15 importance of sustaining vote 211–12 should not criticize 215–19 Primary, service of 341–42 Profanity 374 R Recreation not on the Sabbath 233–34 not purpose of life 373–74 parents should regulate children’s 299–301 should be wholesome 373–74 Redeemer See Jesus Christ Redemption of the dead See Family history work Vision of redemption of the dead Relief Society 183–91 care for the needy 185–87 directed by the priesthood 190 example of early leaders 188–89 instituted by God 184 instruct and build faith in sisters 185–90 Joseph F.’s prayer at 50th anniversary 183 service of 341–42 Religious hobbies, avoid 118–19 Repentance 59–65 definition of true 61–62 necessary for salvation 60–62 64–65 of sexual sin 160–61 Rest 425–32 all happiness possible through gospel 430–32 in Christ 425–32 enter into, through faith 56–57 follow Savior’s example 427–28 grow from grace to grace 429–30 on the Sabbath 231–34 scriptures lead to 40 yield souls to Jesus Christ 426–27 Restoration of gospel 12–14 Resurrection Atonement makes possible 89–92 form of body in 91–92 of Jesus Christ 4–6 of little children 130–32 Revelation 265–72 362–69 to all Church members 266–68 continuous 363–64 direct from God to man 363 gain testimony through 202–3 need for modern 364 obedience leads to greater 270–72 personal 366 President receives, for the Church 226–27 through priesthood channels 116–17 365–67 through small voice of Holy Ghost 268–69 unites all people 367–68 S Sabbath 230–38 blessings of observing 237–38 desecration leads to loss of the Spirit 235–36 God has hallowed 231 Saturday evening is introduction to 235 what to do on 231–34 Sacrament, remember Atonement during 101–2 Sacrifice all to maintain integrity 419–22 necessary for eternal life 57 of our desires for others 198–99 for welfare of others 342–44 Salt Lake Temple, laying of cornerstones xix Salvation, plan of See Plan of salvation Satan enemy to God’s work 261–62 false revelations from 116–17 fights against the truth 114–15 imitation miracles and witchcraft 117–18 sought to be savior of world 332 Saturday evening, introduction to the Sabbath 235 Saul, committed no unpardonable sin 73–74 Savior See Jesus Christ Saviors on Mount Zion 246–47 412–14 See also Family history work Science, divine revelation is the standard 315–17 Scriptures 39–46 apply to ourselves 44–45 Joseph F. learned from his mother 39 lead to rest of Christ 40 more important than popular books 45–46 Pearl of Great Price added to canon 39 read often 44–46 search for spiritual wealth 40–42 testify of Christ 42–44 204–5 Sealing power, held by Church President 141 Second Coming 389–96 calamities, purpose of 392–94 loyal to governments until 126–27 obedience prepares for 394–96 peace in perilous times 393–94 prophets have foretold 390–92 righteous will prepare for 392–94 Selfishness gospel overcomes 198–99 love neighbor as yourself 194–96 not desiring marriage and family 177–79 See also Charity Self-mastery 371–79 avoid backbiting 375–76 avoid gambling 375 avoid immodest dancing 376–77 avoid immodesty 376 avoid profanity 374 avoid unwholesome literature 377 Savior is example of 372–73 378 Separation of Church and state 125–27 Sermon on the Mount, confirms Savior’s divinity 2–3 Service 339–44 of auxiliaries 341–44 Joseph F. served faithfully 339–40 priesthood is for ministry of 340–41 342–44 See also Charity Sexual sin can repent of 160–61 enormity of 155–57 intensified when covenants are broken 159–60 See also Chastity Sexual union, lawful in wedlock 158–59 Sin, no one saved in 97 Sisters See Women Smith, Alice 86 Smith, Edith Eleanor 257 Smith, George A., letter to 76 Smith, Hyrum Church Patriarch xii imprisonment of 147 martyrdom of xii–xiv 407 preaching to dead 411 Smith, Joseph, the Prophet death of xii–xiv done more for man’s salvation 17–19 First Vision of 14–16 imprisonment of 147 in Joseph F.’s dream 95–96 Joseph F.’s testimony of xii 11–19 restored gospel 12–14 restored priesthood 12–14 restored temple ordinances 12 saving dead one of most important responsibilities 410–11 translated the Book of Mormon 16–17 Smith, Joseph F. answered anti-Mormon toughs 104 appeared before Congress 283 baptism of 59 became Church President xix 221 bidding farewell to wife Julina 173–74 birth of xi–xii Christmas presents, buying 163 Church out of debt 275–76 community service of 122 death of 416 death of children 86 128–29 134 dream about being clean 95–96 family home evening program, introduced 345–46 feelings about child at church 249 feelings at death of son Hyrum 407 fire on mission 76–77 forgiveness of persecutors xvii–xviii 257–58 graveside service 1 425 issued “Origin of Man” 331 issued “The Father and the Son” 353 journey to Salt Lake Valley xiv–xv 31 learned scriptures from his mother 39 lost homestead to serve a mission 210 love for children 295–96 love for family xviii 381 love for Hawaiian mother 192–93 love for mother 31–32 35–36 love for temples xviii–xix message during WWI 399–400 mission to Hawaii xv–xvi 67 mother’s prayer for lost oxen xiv 21–22 mother taught faith by paying tithing 49–50 in Nauvoo xii ordination as an Apostle xvi 137–38 prayer at Relief Society 50th anniversary 183 prayer for missionary son 27–28 received vision of redemption of the dead 362 receiving a testimony 201–2 sacred sites, work with xxii served faithfully in every calling 339–40 speaking ability xvii xxiii stopping a deceiver in Hawaii 113 testimony of Joseph Smith xii 11–19 testimony of the Savior 1 359–60 425–32 Word of Wisdom, preaching about 323–24 Smith, Julina 173 Smith, Mary Fielding death of xv journey to Salt Lake Valley xiv–xv 31 marriage of xi–xii powerful influence on Joseph F. 31–37 prayer for sick oxen xiv 21–22 receiving Joseph F.’s deceased children 129 taught Joseph F. from the scriptures 39 tithing potatoes 49–50 Smith, Mercy Josephine 128 Smith, Rachel 275–76 Smith, Rhonda 128 Smith, Ruth 129 Soldiers should remain righteous 402–4 Sons of perdition 72–74 Soul, spirit and body 88 Spirit of little children after death 130–32 reunited with the body 91–92 See also Holy Ghost Spirit children of God See Children of God Spiritual death See Death, spiritual Stake presidents, sustaining 215–17 Success definition of 417–18 to be good parent is 386 Sunday See Sabbath Sustaining priesthood leaders See Priesthood leaders, sustaining Sustaining vote 211–12 T Teaching the gospel, how missionaries should 80–83 Temple 305–11 enter worthily 308–10 for family history work 412–14 importance of marriage in 174–79 Joseph F.’s experiences with 305–6 ordinances restored by Joseph Smith 12 for performance of saving ordinances 306–8 true to covenants made in 310–11 Temple marriage See Marriage Testimony 201–9 a gift from God 202–3 through Holy Ghost 6–8 203–5 of Jesus Christ inspires us to obedience 206–7 Joseph F. receiving 201–2 Joseph F.’s, of Christ 1–9 205 207–8 359–60 430–32 Thompson, Mercy Fielding xii xv Thrift 163–72 See also Finances, wisdom in Tithing 275–82 blessings to those who pay 279–81 Church out of debt 275–76 hard for the rich to pay 281 Lord’s law of revenue 277–79 Mary Fielding Smith’s potatoes 49–50 obedience to law of 276–77 279–81 person who pays, will not apostatize 277 who manages 278 Tobacco See Word of Wisdom Train ride, Joseph F. heard voice of Spirit 265 Trial See Adversity Trust See Faith Truth all included in the gospel 314–15 frees us from sin 119–20 seek to be educated in 313–21 stand by the, avoid deception 113–21 U Unity, revelation leads to 367–68 Unpardonable sin 72–74 V Valiant courage of faith 106–9 examples of early Church leaders 109–11 examples of early sisters 188–89 in the cause of Christ 104–11 Vision of redemption of the dead xxiv 362 407–10 Vote, sustaining 211–12 Vulgarity 374 W War Joseph F.’s message during 399–400 only gospel prevents 400–402 remain righteous during 402–4 Wells, Emmeline B. 188–89 “We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet,” writing of 241 Wife, treat husband with courtesy 250–51 See also Marriage Witchcraft, evils of 117–18 Women enjoy priesthood blessings 139–40 should not be abused 252–53 valiant early sisters 188–89 See also Relief Society Word of Wisdom 323–29 blessings of obeying 326–29 disregard brings degradation and ruin 324–26 Joseph F. preaching about 323–24 obeying makes us more like the Lord 327–29 for our benefit and prosperity 324–26 Work, teaching value of 301–2