Always Learning

I’ve been reading “Yearning for the Living God” by F. Enzio Busche. It is a wonderful book filled with so many inspiring stories. One of the stories I like best is one he told when he was the president of the Frankfort temple. A small group of American military had come to attend the temple with one sister who had come to receive her own endowment. As Pres. Busche was teaching them about the temple prior to the session the one man in the group asked Pres. Busche when he thought the church would give the Priesthood to women. I love how Pres. Busche handled the situation. Rather than quickly giving a “stern response” he allowed time for the spirit to teach him so he could then teach the members of the group.
He said that a “calmness” entered his heart and He heard himself saying things that were even “somewhat new” to him. He said marvelous things to these sisters and brother about the Priesthood. He told them that the priesthood is neither male nor female, although it does have a male part and a female part and that different roles are given to men and women. It is through eternal marriage that the priesthood becomes complete. He elaborated on the various roles of men and women. My favorite part was that he said the role of men was to provide, protect, and admire. I love that “admire” part. The members of the group he taught that day were touched by the spirit and their hearts were softened as they were then “enlightened and their attitudes became mild and receptive” and “they were ready to participate in the additional experiences of the temple.”

I think the main principle I learned from Elder Busche in his book is just what he did in this situation; before we say words that we may regret or that can be too stern, allow the spirit to enter and teach. We can then proceed, being guided and enlightened. I love that.