Mormon's discourse on faith, hope, and charity was prompted by a question. Joseph Smith stated, "I have a key by which I understand the scriptures. I enquire, what was the question which drew out the answer?" (Teachings, p. 176) Well, in order to fully appreciate Mormon's discussion of faith, hope, and charity, we must remember the question he is answering, 'how is it possible that ye can lay hold upon every good thing?'