However, the gospel is usually taught systematically. Before advanced principles are taught, the basic principles must be learned. This is the same method of teaching that is used in all disciplines. Before a math student learns algebra, he learns how to add and subtract. While meat is fine for adults, it is inappropriate for children who need a different kind of nourishment.
Some people take an intellectual approach to the gospel.
They are always interested in gaining new concepts, but never develop greater spiritual depth. The Church encourages its members to focus on those things that will allow people to develop personal relationships with God and be entitled to eternal life. The LDS curriculum is specifically designed to focus on basic principles like faith, repentance, prayer, and scripture study. However, to say that Latter-day Saints focus on basic principles instead of advanced teachings is not the same as saying that we hide our doctrines. On this we site we have over 3000 pages devoted to every single aspect of LDS doctrine, including advanced topics.