President Oaks Urges Spiritual Focus Amid Secular Learning at LDS General Conference
During Sunday's LDS General Conference in Salt Lake City, President Oaks advised attendees not to let secular learning impede their spirituality.
Salt Lake City, UT, October 4, 2026 —
President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed members during the recent General Conference in Salt Lake City. Speaking on Sunday, President Oaks offered counsel regarding the balance between secular learning and spiritual development.
The message from President Oaks centered on an admonition to attendees not to allow pursuits of secular knowledge to overshadow or impede their spiritual progress. The specific details of his remarks, including the context of this advisory within his larger address, were not elaborated upon in the provided summary.
General Conference is a biannual event where leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints address members worldwide. The sessions typically cover a range of topics related to faith, doctrine, and practical application of religious principles in daily life. These conferences are held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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