Gospel Doctrine: Selections from the Sermons and Writings of Joseph F. Smith

"Gospel Doctrine: Selections from the Sermons and Writings of Joseph F. Smith" by Joseph F. (Joseph Fielding) Smith is a compilation of religious talks and writings from the sixth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, put together in the early 1900s. The book gives readers a big selection of Joseph F. Smith's teachings, which explain important beliefs and rules of the Latter-day Saints' religion. The main focus is on basic gospel truths, the never-ending nature of the church and its people, and how to live a good life. The beginning includes an explanation from the people who put the book together, sharing why they gathered Joseph F. Smith's many writings into one book for believers to use. They stress how important President Smith’s lessons are about gospel truth, God’s plan to save us, and what church members should do, pointing out how essential it is to build your life on lasting truth. The start of the book sets a respectful feeling toward gospel lessons and a wish to make something that can encourage and teach future church members as they grow spiritually and live their lives.