spiritual learning first

Henry B. Eyring: We should always put spiritual learning first. And that is why the Church has placed institutes of religion across the earth wherever young members are gathered in sufficient numbers. Their spiritual education . . . will shape the purpose and speed the process of their secular learning. . . .

It is clear that our first priority should go to spiritual learning.

("Education for Real Life," CES fireside

for young adults, May 6, 2001, p. 2–3)