President Thomas S. Monson
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In the Sermon on the Mount, the Savior spoke of treasures.
"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the Earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust corrupt, and where thieves do not break through or steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
The treasure in heaven is not one of worldly wealth, but of unspeakable joy here and eternal happiness hereafter.
There are three pieces of a treasure map which will serve as a guide to eternal happiness. They are to learn from the past, prepare for the future and live in the present.
All people have a personal heritage that shapes their lives. "This heritage provides a foundation built of sacrifice and faith. Ours is the privilege and responsibility to build on such firm and stable footings."
Preparation for the future means praying, planning and preparing. Wishing will not replace thorough preparation to meet the trials of life. "Without a goal, there can be no real success. . . . Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal."
Living in the present means doing that which is of greatest importance.
"The old adage, 'Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today' is doubly important when it comes to expressing our love and affection — in word and in deed — to family members and friends."
