Classic BYU Speeches “Who We Are and What God Expects Us to Do” | Jeffrey R. Holland | September 1987
Feb 12, 2025
In a thought-provoking discussion, Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent religious leader and past president of Brigham Young University, shares essential life lessons rooted in childhood values like sharing and fairness. He emphasizes the divine expectations intertwined with education, urging the Latter-day Saint community to pursue knowledge with virtue. Holland also illustrates how inner character should reflect outward conduct, highlighting grooming and modesty as part of one's spiritual foundation. He concludes with a vision of hope for the future, inspiring listeners to embrace the university's mission.
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Life Lessons from Kindergarten
- Live a balanced life: learn, think, draw, paint, sing, dance, play, and work every day.
- Take a nap every afternoon and hold hands with loved ones.
BYU's Foundation in Learning
- BYU's identity is rooted in seeking knowledge through study and faith.
- This tradition stems from early Latter-day Saints who valued learning as a way to become more like God.
Early Educational Efforts
- Early Latter-day Saints prioritized education, even in challenging circumstances.
- They held classes in dugouts, cabins, and even under the open sky, demonstrating their commitment to learning.