I was searching to know more about spiritual treasures… So in the citation index I searched the words “ spiritual treasure temple”.. My main take away is that spiritual treasures will not be on a perfectly written list, it is a higher thing that must be obtained by the Spirit and only when we are searching to find them
Here are the quotes that stood out to me as I was mining through citation index.
President Spencer W. Kimball said: “The treasures of both secular and spiritual knowledge are hidden ones—but hidden from those who do not properly search and strive to find them. … Spiritual knowledge is not available merely for the asking; even prayers are not enough. It takes persistence and dedication of one’s life.”
2008–A:99, Robert R. Steuer, The Power of Light and Truth
Consequently, we should not lay up for ourselves “treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal” Matt. 6:19 In other words, the treasures of our hearts—our priorities—should not be what the scriptures call “riches [and] the vain things of this world” Alma 39:14 The “vain things of [the] world” include every combination of that worldly quartet of property, pride, prominence, and power. As to all of these, the scriptures remind us that “you cannot carry them with you” Alma 39:14We should be seeking the kind of treasures the scriptures promise the faithful: “great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures” D&C 89:19
All around us we have the good examples of those who seek permanent treasures—those who “hunger and thirst after righteousness” Matt. 5:6 and put the kingdom of God first in their lives.
Our priorities are most visible in how we use our time.
2001–A:82, Dallin H. Oaks, Focus and Priorities
It involves focusing on the things of the Spirit and seeking the spiritual lessons to be learned. The Savior counseled: “And if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light comprehendeth all things” D&C 88:67
The Spirit of the Holy Ghost is the teacher in the temple. He teaches principles of eternal significance. It is during these instructions that we see the relationship between the earthly and the eternal. We must remember that the Spirit teaches only those who are teachable. If we enter the temple seeking added light and knowledge, we can learn and understand something new during the temple experience. The Savior promised: “That which is of God is light; and he that … continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day” D&C 50:24
2001–A:78, L. Lionel Kendrick, Enhancing Our Temple Experience
Knowledge is that power which raises one into new and higher worlds and elevates him into new spiritual realms. The treasures of both secular and spiritual knowledge are hidden ones—but hidden from those who do not properly search and strive to find them. The knowledge of the spiritual will not come to an individual without effort any more than will the secular knowledge or college degrees. Spiritual knowledge gives the power to live eternally and to rise and overcome and develop and finally to create.
Hidden knowledge is not unfindable. It is available to all who really search. Christ said, ". . . seek and ye shall find" Spiritual knowledge is not available merely for the asking; even prayers are not enough. It takes persistence and dedication of one's life. The knowledge of things in secular life are of time and are limited; the knowledge of the infinite truths are of time an eternity. Of all treasures of knowledge, the most vital is the knowledge of God: his existence, powers, love, and promises.
To have both the secular and spiritual is the ideal. To have only the secular is like Jude said: ". . . clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth" Jude 1:12
Desirable as is secular knowledge, one is not truly educated unless he has the spiritual with the secular. The secular knowledge is to be desired; the spiritual knowledge is an absolute necessity. We shall need all of the accumulated secular knowledge in order to create worlds and to furnish them, but only through the "mysteries of God" D&C 6:7 and these hidden treasures of knowledge D&C 89:19 may we arrive at the place and condition where we may use that knowledge in creation and exaltation.
1968–O:127, Spencer W. Kimball, “Wisdom and Great Treasures of Knowledge, Even Hidden Treasures”
