A Child of God by Elder Eyring

In this talk, Henry B. Eyring discusses the universal sin of pride, as well as lists out five characteristics of learners.    He explains that pride is a sin that is never beneficial.  He explains how pride halts learning.  He then explains how "The best antidote I know for pride also can produce in us the characteristics that lead to excellence in learning"  Henry B. Eyring lays down five "remembers" that will aid us in becoming humble learners.  1) Remember the Savior 2) Remember our dependence on his sacrifice 3) Remember his unfailing love for us 4) Remember that we will only come again to our Heavenly Father to live forever in families by obeying his commandments, and 5) Remember his example.  By remembering our savior, we become humble and teachable.  Later Elder Eyring points out 5 characteristics of great learners.  I find it interesting that he says "great learners help other people."  I had never really thought about that before.  While he explains that not all of the best scholars have been generous to others, they could have been even better learners if they would have.  I really enjoyed this talk, as it showed a parallel between pride and learning that I had never thought of before.

Response to Elder Ballard's Talk

In Elder Ballard's talk "Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet", Elder Ballard discusses modern technology and its impact on missionary work.  He explains how, since the invention of the printing press, the technology available to spread the gospel across the world has skyrocketed.  The internet, although having many negative aspects, can be a great resource in sharing what we believe.  Through social networking (such as facebook) and video-sharing sites (YouTube), we can spread the gospel at a rate faster than ever.  Elder Ballard also warns against misuses of the internet.  As we share the gospel, we need to be careful to avoid arguments and contention.  These will only draw people away from the church.  If we use technology wisely, it can be a key tool for missionary work.