In the Gospel of Jesus Christ there are two types of truth: interesting and important. It is significant to understand the difference between the two.
An important truth is one that relates directly to your salvation and can only be had through experiences on Earth. For example, baptism and charity are truths that will directly impact your salvation and can only be accomplished here on Earth.
An interesting truth is one that is equally true, but serves at best as a distraction from your salvation. It is something that you can be simply told or understand without any need for experience. The most classic example of this type of truth is the location of the Lost Ten Tribes. There are many who have gotten lost themselves studying these true but inconsequential doctrines.
Joseph Smith Counseled that we should, “…Cling close to the trunk.”
God can tell you later where the Ten Tribes went; but he can’t tell you later the things that we learn in life through experiences. It will be a sad day if we show up to the judgment bar, armed only with such empty knowledge as the location of the Lost Ten Tribes.
Alma 34:32 For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors.
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I absolutely agree. This is something that is a bit of a pet peeve with me. As soon as someone starts talking about things that are "far from the trunk" as you are saying, I tune out! The basics are all that are important!
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