In Wisdom and Order

Recognized as a gifted teacher and one who is willing to speak with clarity and conviction on sensitive topics, President Boyd K. Packer has spent decades studying the doctrines of the Church and the teachings of the scriptures. This has enabled him to thoughtfully and powerfully address many major doctrinal, moral, and social issues of our day. This book includes some of President Packers most significant messages, delivered over a span of twenty-five years, on such topics as the plan of salvation, listening to the voice of the Spirit, spiritual growth, and marriage and family. typical of his unwavering style, he tackles some of the challenges the world faces in the 21st century, such as the disease of profanity and the need for personal responsibility. At a time when the adversary has succeeded in "confusing the choice of man," President Packer share timely insights gained from many decades of serving as a special witness of Jesus Christ in the highest councils of the Church.

Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has been a member of that Quorum since 1970 and a General Authority since 1961. Prior to that, he was supervisor of the seminaries and institutes for the Church. He received his PhD in education from Brigham Young University. He is a former president of the New England States Mission. He was also a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during World War 11. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Holy Temple, That All May Be Edified, and Teach Ye Diligently. He and his wife, Donna, are the parents of ten children.