Cody's Primary Talk (Written by Cody)

Cody’s Talk    4-19-2015

         When my dad was 3 years old he asked his parents why they were not reading the scriptures as a family if the prophet told them to.  They started reading that night and never stopped doing it.  The scriptures are important if prophets ask us to read them. 

         In Preach My Gospel it says, “We show our faith by studying, believing, and obeying God’s revealed word. We diligently search the scriptures to understand the truth. We feast upon them because they open the door to revelation and show us what we need to do and become. We search the scriptures to learn about Jesus Christ and His gospel. Faith in Jesus Christ is a gift from God and comes through studying and living His word and His gospel. The approved scriptures of the Church, also called the standard works, are the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. We should study these sacred books daily”. 

         We wouldn’t have the scriptures if Joseph Smith didn’t translate them.  We should help other people learn about the scriptures and know the true gospel.  If we don’t believe in the scriptures we don’t believe in Jesus Christ.  The Book of Mormon teaches many true things and I know they are true. If we have a question about the Book of Mormon we should pray and the Holy Ghost will answer it.  I know that Joseph Smith was a real person and that he translated the Book of Mormon and he saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.  In the name of Jesus Christ amen.