Repetition is Important

Doctrine & Covenants 64-65

Important Principles 

• Forgiveness 
• Repentance 
• Sacrifice (tithing) 
• Obedience 
• Prayer 

Remember that little things turn into big things. Be careful. Do we really want to do anything that would offend our lawgiver?

I'm not sure why I selected the title "Repetition is Important" for this post all those years ago, but I came across another quote on repetition by Boyd K. Packer that I want to be able to find again. This looks like a good place to record it. Repetition is important, particularly in scriptures and church meetings.

Sometimes, to ensure that music will be appropriate, one of the hymns or anthems of the Restoration is specifically requested. “Oh, but they sang that last conference,” our conductors will say. Indeed we did, and we preached the same gospel last conference also. The preaching of it over and over again gives it a familiar and a warm feeling. We build it into our lives.

As speakers we are not trying to impress the world with how talented we are as preachers. We are simply trying to get across, by repetition, if that’s the only way, the sacred message that has been entrusted to us.