Study Guide for "Legacy of Encouragement"

In his talk, "Legacy of Encouragement", President Henry B. Eyring shares the importance of encouragement in our lives and how it helps us in our journey back to our Heavenly Father. He references the teachings of his mother and the teachings of Mormon in Moroni 7, emphasizing the importance of faith, hope, charity, and meekness. He also speaks about the role of Jesus Christ in our lives, the power of His atonement, and the importance of the commandments and covenants He offers.

Before Reading

Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:

What is the legacy of encouragement that President Eyring discusses?
How does President Eyring describe the importance of faith, hope, charity, and meekness?
How does President Eyring explain the role of Jesus Christ and His atonement in our lives?
What are the commandments and covenants that Jesus Christ offers, and why are they important?

Topics

Understanding the Importance of Encouragement

President Eyring discusses the importance of encouragement in our lives, especially as we strive to return to our Heavenly Father. He shares personal experiences of how his mother and wife have been sources of encouragement to him.

The legacy of encouragement she left for us is best described in Moroni 7, where Mormon encourages his son Moroni and his people.

Yet what I have seen has encouraged me and changed me for the better.

What is the legacy of encouragement that President Eyring discusses?
How have personal experiences shaped President Eyring's understanding of encouragement?
Who are some individuals in your life who have been sources of encouragement?
How can you be a source of encouragement to others?

Recognizing the Role of Faith, Hope, Charity, and Meekness

President Eyring emphasizes the importance of faith, hope, charity, and meekness in our lives. He explains how these principles interact with each other and how they help us in our journey back to our Heavenly Father.

He weaves together for them the interactions of faith in Jesus Christ, meekness, humility, the Holy Ghost, and the firm hope of receiving eternal life.

Looking back, I now see how that gift of charity—the pure love of Christ—strengthened, guided, sustained, and changed my mother in the struggle on her way home.

How does President Eyring describe the importance of faith, hope, charity, and meekness?
What is the relationship between these principles according to President Eyring?
How have faith, hope, charity, and meekness played a role in your own life?
What steps can you take to further develop these principles in your life?

Understanding the Role of Jesus Christ and His Atonement

President Eyring discusses the role of Jesus Christ in our lives and the power of His atonement. He emphasizes that Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins and that we can claim the blessing of eternal life through faith in Him.

Jesus Christ paid the price of our sins. We may claim that blessing of eternal life if we will have faith in Him enough to repent and become like a child, pure and ready to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God.

I testify that He lives and leads His Church. I am His witness.

How does President Eyring explain the role of Jesus Christ and His atonement in our lives?
What does it mean to have faith in Jesus Christ according to President Eyring?
How has the atonement of Jesus Christ influenced your life?
What steps can you take to strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ?

Appreciating the Importance of Commandments and Covenants

President Eyring talks about the importance of the commandments and covenants that Jesus Christ offers. He explains that these are not tests to control us, but gifts to lift us towards receiving all the gifts of God and returning home to our Heavenly Father.

The commandments and covenants He offers you are not tests to control you. They are a gift to lift you toward receiving all the gifts of God and returning home to your Heavenly Father and the Lord, who love you.

What are the commandments and covenants that Jesus Christ offers, and why are they important according to President Eyring?
How have the commandments and covenants of Jesus Christ influenced your life?
What steps can you take to better understand and appreciate these commandments and covenants?

Emulating Christ in Our Ministering

President Eyring encourages us to emulate Christ in our ministering. He explains that as we sit with someone as their ministering sister or brother, we represent the Lord and should strive to do what He would do or say.

When you sit with someone as their ministering sister or brother, you represent the Lord. Think of what He would do or say. He would invite them to come unto Him. He would encourage them. He would notice and praise the beginning of the changes they will need to make. And He would be the perfect example for them to emulate.

What does it mean to emulate Christ in our ministering according to President Eyring?
How can you better emulate Christ in your ministering?
What changes can you make in your approach to ministering to better represent the Lord?