Mosiah 1: 6-7

"O my sons, I would that ye should remember that these sayings are true, and also that these records are true. And behold, also the plates of Nephi, which contain the records and the sayings of our fathers from the time they left Jerusalem until now, and they are true; and we can know of their surety because we have them before our eyes.
And now, my sons, I would that ye should remember to search them diligently, that ye may profit thereby; and I would that ye should keep the commandments of God, that ye may prosper in the land according to the promises which the Lord made unto our fathers."

The scriptures are true, and if we read and study them daily we will be blessed. With reading and studying, we can apply the teachings, warnings, and prophesies from the scriptures to our current situations in life. I know that as I have read and studied these precious words I have felt a stronger Spirit with me and a greater capacity to keep the commandments today.