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(11/18/03)
"When one hears the still small voice of the Spirit testifying that
Jesus is the Christ, this kind of knowledge, for that person, is as
valid as a mountain of so-called "scientific" evidence. That person
really knows a truth. It affects his whole being. It affects all other
kinds of knowledge that he may have." - A. Theodore Tuttle, "General
Conference Reports," April 1966, p. 144
(11/19/03)
In keeping faith I hope you are able to know that there are some
things that must be taken on faith; and that, in our insatiable quest
for knowledge, always preparatory to and preliminary to gaining
spiritual knowledge there is the exercise of faith." - Boyd K. Packer,
"Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled," [Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft,
1991], p. 148
(11/20/03)
"Profound spiritual truth cannot simply be poured from one mind and
heart to another. It takes faith and diligent effort. Precious truth
comes a small piece at a time through faith, with great exertion, and
at times wrenching struggles. The Lord intends it be that way so that
we can mature and progress. Moroni said, 'Dispute not because ye see
not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith' (Ether
12:6)." - Richard G. Scott, "Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge,"
Ensign, Nov. 1993, p. 88
(11/21/03)
"A broken-hearted mother prays and mourns over a wayward son. In spite
of her fasting and prayers, the young man continues on his wayward
course. I am concerned about both the son and the mother, because they
tell me they are sour on prayer. A brother who is faithful in the
Church-paying his tithing, serving in the Church, and attending the
temple-experiences failure in his marriage. He can't understand why
the Lord doesn't get his wife to change. He tells me he prays for this
every day. These are just two examples of individuals who felt that
their prayers were not answered promptly or properly. "Dispute not
because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of
your faith." (Ether
12:6.) Joseph Smith said, "We are looked upon by God as though
we were in eternity. God dwells in eternity, and does not view things
as we do." ("Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith," p. 356.) God sees
things from an eternal perspective-not as we view things." - Marvin J.
Ashton, "Know He Is There," Ensign, Feb. 1994, p. 53-54
(11/22/03)
"Someday, maybe years after the trial of our faith, we will receive a
witness that our decisions were right. (See Ether
12:6.) But until then, those who try to live in tune with the
promptings of the Spirit must exercise no small degree of faith and
courage in following that Spirit." - Ardeth G. Kapp, "Just the Two of
Us-for Now," Ensign, Feb. 1989, p. 22
12/29/16
A testimony is fortified by spiritual impressions that confirm the
validity of a teaching, of a righteous act, or of a warning of
pending danger. Often such guidance is accompanied by powerful
emotions that make it difficult to speak and bring tears to the
eyes. But a testimony is not emotion. It is the very essence of
character woven from threads born of countless correct decisions.
These choices are made with trusting faith in things that are
believed and, at least initially, are not seen. – Richard G.
Scott, “The
Power of a Strong Testimony,” Ensign (CR) November 2001