Study

1. Definition:
1. 1828: 1. To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study languages. 2. To consider attentively; to examine closely.
1. Apply (work)
2. Examine (evaluate)
3. Consider (ponder)
1. Study is not something easily done. It is the doing of hard work for the purpose of learning something. This can either be gained by examination (factual study) or through consideration (discussions, reflective study.) Interesting however, both the words examine and consider are derived for the same word, sidius, which means star.
2. Quotes:
1. “Prayer without study would be empty. Study without prayer would be blind.” (Fakok)
1. Study is an act which enriches the area of life it is applied to, no matter what. It is therefore essential to first study doctrine prayerfully, so that Christ can lead you where He wishes.
2. “We learn by faith as we diligently gain spiritual knowledge through prayer, scripture study, and obedience and as we seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost, who testifies of all truth.” (Mary N. Cook, April 2012 General Conference)
1. We can learn by faith by applying ourselves to study. As we do so, we invite the Holy Spirit into our lives. The Spirit testifies of the truth of all things. So it is imperative that in our studies we invite the Holy Ghost to be our teacher. We do this by study of the gospel.
3. Scriptures:
1. “Behold, you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me. But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.” (Doctrine and Covenants 9:7-8)
1. God asks us to study the things we do not know. To live only by faith would come to nothing. When seeking knowledge, study must accompany faith. The faith by your works is study.
2. “And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” (Doctrine Covenants 88:118)
1. As I said before, study is necessary for wisdom, just as faith is. If we would learn wisdom, we must be willing to study with God’s plan in mind. Keep an eternal perspective while living in this temporal sphere. 
4. Personal Definition:

1. Study is something to apply yourself to do in order to refine your understanding of that thing. Study must always be accompanied by faith, but should not be replaced by it. Both faith and study are strengthened by the presence of the other. If we would know what our Father would have us do, we must study earnestly with faith that He will guide you.