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The revelations teach us that “the glory of God is intelligence" (D&C 93:36). We typically may think the word intelligence in this scripture denotes innate cognitive ability or a particular gift for academic work. In this verse, however, one of the meanings of intelligence is the application of knowledge for righteous purposes. As President David O. McKay taught: "True education—the education [or learning] for which the Church stands—is the application of knowledge to the development of a noble and Godlike character" (David O. McKay, “True Education,” The Editor’s Page, Improvement Era 60, no. 3 [March 1957]: 141). We are blessed in mortality with endless opportunities to apply what we learn and know for righteousness—or to increase in intelligence. And learning from experience is one of the primary vehicles provided in the Father’s plan of happiness to accomplish this eternally important outcome. Consequently, we should not equate intelligence exclusively with formal education, academic degrees, or professional success. Some of the most educated people I have ever known had little or no intelligence. And some of the most intelligent people I have ever known had little or no formal education.Share
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