Read More and Read the Right Things

Came across 2 really good thoughts this week--2 thoughts that are related.  I decided to share them without much comment.  They don't need much.  Unfortunately, this first one doesn't have a source for me to cite.  Just know that it's not mine.

On the table side by side
The Book of Mormon and the TV Guide.
One is well worn and cherished with pride;
Not the Book of Mormon, but the TV Guide.
One is used daily to help folks decide.
Nope not the Book of Mormon, but the TV Guide.
As pages are turned, what shall they see?
Oh, what does it matter; turn on the TV.
So they open the book from which they confide;
No, not the Book of Mormon, but the TV Guide.

The Word of God is seldom read.
Maybe a verse here or there before they fall into bed,
Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be--
Not from reading the Book of Mormon
But from watching TV.
So back to the table, side by side,
The Book of Mormon and the TV Guide.
The Plan of Salvation is full and free,
But is found in the Book of Mormon, not the TV.

Now, besides the fact that my children don't even know what the TV Guide is (UGH), it's such a great contrasting poem.  And, I'm guilty.
I often am too tired to read my scriptures before bed because I had to watch something--mostly stupid--on TV.

The other quote is from an early general authority,  John A. Widstoe.

"It is a paradox that men will gladly devote time every day for many years to learn a science or an art, yet will expect to win a knowledge of the gospel, which comprehends all sciences and arts, through perfunctory glances at books or occasional listening to sermons. The gospel should be studied more intensively than any school or college subject."

 Isn't that a great quote?  I need to take them to heart.