Spiritual Treasures
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What are the spiritual treasures President Nelson refers to in his talk?
- How does President Nelson describe the relationship between women and the priesthood?
- What advice does President Nelson give to women about drawing upon the power of God?
- What role does President Nelson see for women in the Church and in the world?
- What warnings does President Nelson give about obstacles to understanding and using the power of God?
Topics
The Restoration of the Priesthood and its Relevance to Women
President Nelson discusses the restoration of the priesthood and its relevance to women. He emphasizes that the restoration of the priesthood is just as relevant to women as it is to men, and that both covenant-keeping women and men have access to all the spiritual blessings of the Church.
How I yearn for you to understand that the restoration of the priesthood is just as relevant to you as a woman as it is to any man.
Because the Melchizedek Priesthood has been restored, both covenant-keeping women and men have access to “all the spiritual blessings of the church” or, we might say, to all the spiritual treasures the Lord has for His children.
- What does President Nelson mean when he says the restoration of the priesthood is just as relevant to women as it is to men?
- What are the spiritual blessings or treasures that President Nelson says are available to both men and women through the priesthood?
- How can you draw upon the spiritual blessings of the priesthood in your own life?
- What does it mean to you personally to have access to all the spiritual blessings of the Church?
Drawing on the Savior's Power
President Nelson talks about how women can draw upon the Savior's power in their lives. He explains that this process is not quick or easy, but is spiritually invigorating, and that the Holy Ghost will be a personal tutor in this process.
Every woman and every man who makes covenants with God and keeps those covenants, and who participates worthily in priesthood ordinances, has direct access to the power of God.
Sisters, you have the right to draw liberally upon the Savior’s power to help your family and others you love.
- What does President Nelson mean when he says that women have the right to draw liberally upon the Savior's power?
- How does President Nelson describe the process of drawing upon the Savior's power?
- How have you experienced the Savior's power in your life?
- What steps can you take to draw more fully upon the Savior's power?
Overcoming Worldly Distractions
President Nelson advises women to put aside many things of the world and to examine their lives meticulously and regularly. He promises that as they shift their focus away from worldly distractions, their perspective, feelings, and spiritual strength will amaze them.
Part of this endeavor will require you to put aside many things of this world.
As you shift your focus away from worldly distractions, some things that seem important to you now will recede in priority.
- What does President Nelson mean when he says we should put aside many things of the world?
- How does President Nelson suggest we can shift our focus away from worldly distractions?
- What worldly distractions might you need to put aside to focus more on spiritual matters?
- How have you experienced changes in your perspective, feelings, or spiritual strength as you have shifted your focus away from worldly distractions?
The Unique Moral Compass of Women
President Nelson discusses the unique moral compass of women and their ability to distinguish right from wrong. He emphasizes the importance of this gift, especially in these latter days, and the crucial role of women as society's guardians of morality.
From the dawning of time, women have been blessed with a unique moral compass—the ability to distinguish right from wrong.
But my dear sisters, your ability to discern truth from error, to be society’s guardians of morality, is crucial in these latter days.
- What does President Nelson mean when he refers to the unique moral compass of women?
- Why does President Nelson say that women's ability to discern truth from error is crucial in these latter days?
- How have you seen your own moral compass guide you in your life?
- What can you do to strengthen your ability to discern truth from error?
Women and Priesthood Authority
President Nelson clarifies that women who serve in a calling under the direction of one who holds priesthood keys are given priesthood authority to function in that calling. He also explains that women are authorized to perform and officiate in priesthood ordinances in the temple.
When you are set apart to serve in a calling under the direction of one who holds priesthood keys—such as your bishop or stake president—you are given priesthood authority to function in that calling.
Similarly, in the holy temple you are authorized to perform and officiate in priesthood ordinances every time you attend.
- What does President Nelson mean when he says women are given priesthood authority when they are set apart to serve in a calling?
- How does President Nelson describe women's ability to perform and officiate in priesthood ordinances in the temple?
- How have you seen or experienced priesthood authority in your own callings?
- What does it mean to you to be authorized to perform and officiate in priesthood ordinances in the temple?
