Gospel Principles
Unit 7: Perfecting Our Lives
Chapter 34: Developing Talents
Concept 3: How Can We Develop Our Talents?
"There are certain things we must do to develop our talents.
First, we must discover our talents. We should evaluate ourselves to find our strengths and abilities. Our family and friends can help us do this. We should also ask our Heavenly Father to help us learn about our talents.
Second, we must be willing to spend the time and effort to develop the talent we are seeking.
Third, we must have faith that our Heavenly Father will help us, and we must have faith in ourselves.
Fourth, we must learn the skills necessary for us to develop our talents. We might do this by taking a class, asking a friend to teach us, or reading a book.
Fifth, we must practice using our talent. Every talent takes effort and work to develop.The mastery of a talent must be earned.
Sixth, we must share our talent with others. It is by our using our talents that they grow (Matthew 25:29 "For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.").
All of these steps are easier if we pray and seek the Lord's help.He wants us to develop our talents, and he will help us.
Discussion
Name a talent or a skill you possess. How can a person develop this talent or skill? How have you developed your talents or skills?"