Education in Zion

So I really liked the exhibit on Education in Zion. It shows the need for education and how far it really has come. One thing I love out of this whole exhibit is the example of Joseph Smith. I think the example of Joseph Smith is something we should all follow. He was a poorly educated person who translated the Book of Mormon, tried and failed at starting a bank in Ohio, was able to receive revelations, organized the School of Prophets, organized the Church through inspiration of the Lord. it really goes to show that men will be strong through their weaknesses (Ether 12:27) , and Heavenly Father does teach us through our trials and experiences. Joseph Smith learned to really listen to Heavenly Father's counsel when he let Martin Harris take the manuscripts. He learned to overcome trials and have faith when things were at their worst. He continued his education even though he was an adult. I think that people have it wrong when they say that they will not have to continue learning when they get out of college. there are so many things in the world that could be better understood and necessary for our use. Like Joseph Smith, Jr., my mom has kind of had to do that. She quit school and got married, then went into the military when she got divorced. Learned another language, continued her education through the military and after she got out (thanks to the G.I. bill!). and it's crazy because she has so much education, and hardly the job market to support her in the place she lives. But education is a continuing thing that is totally worth one's time. I love the promise in Doctrine and Covenants 130:18(-19) "Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection." So Learn all you can, and learn to be more like Heavenly Father.