Post series: Extraction Method Scripture Study

This is post 2 of 3 in the series “Extraction Method Scripture Study” I originally intended to make this 2nd part about how I personally use the method outlined in part 1. I’ve decided that perhaps a key piece was missing and should be covered first: the doctrine. This post is a doctrinal explanation of why this scripture study habit was so life changing for me. As President Boyd K. Packer said: True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. …...

This is post 1 of 3 in the series “Extraction Method Scripture Study” Follow us: @mormonlifehacker on Twitter | Mormon Life Hacker on Facebook   Recently, I found myself struggling spiritually. My faith was still intact, but it felt like my relationship with God was minimal. My desire to serve others and in my calling were weak enough that either one often felt like a chore at best. Questions that arose often shook me and I found myself revisiting questions that I’d previously investigated deeply and resolved. While I think deep questioning can be a good and positive thing, it was...