Elder Robert R. Steuer
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True disciples of Jesus Christ are teachable. By being teachable, Latter-day Saints activate the full force and blessings of the Atonement and gain an even greater testimony of Heavenly Father's care for them. Members gain the security and certainty that their course in life is according to his will.
President Brigham Young taught that members' first and foremost duty should be to seek the Lord until a path of communication is open between God and one's own soul.
To be ignite this power of divine instruction, members must begin with a willingness to be taught.
"We too must realize that God has governing laws and that his wisdom is greater than our own."
Second, adopt a proper frame of mind and heart.
"This comes by prayerful pondering and laboring in the spirit. This labor is real labor. It includes the very active steps of seeking, hearkening and studying the scriptures. When humbled and stripped of pride our heart is softened and now we can focus on heavenly counsel and instruction."
The third step is obedience to what has been taught.
"But, since we are free-agents, life can sometimes be a difficult journey of applying our hearts and minds to the truths of God. Nevertheless, as President Thomas S. Monson said, 'The Lord expects our thinking. He expects our action. He expects our labors.'"
Becoming teachable is also a process of learning line upon line, converting thoughts and feelings into actions.
