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(10/3/04)
"It was the Master who replied in answer to the question as to how one
might know of him and his doctrine: 'If any man will do his will, he
shall know.' (John
7:17.) Would you think an authority on science to be one who had
never experimented in a laboratory? Would you give much heed to the
comments of a music critic who did not know music or an art critic who
didn't paint? Just so, one like yourself who would 'know God' must be
one who does his will and keeps his commandments and practices the
virtues Jesus lived?" - Harold B. Lee, "Decisions for Successful
Living," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1973], p. 39-40
(10/4/04)
"Experience by experience, faith can yield to knowledge 'in that
thing,' meaning the particularized verifications of gospel truths. (Alma
32:34.) It was so with the brother of Jared: 'He had faith no
longer, for he knew.' (Ether
3:19.)
Brigham Young assured that 'every principle God has revealed carries
its own convictions of its truth to the human mind.' (In Journal of
Discourses, 9:149.) Jesus clearly declared that 'if any man will do
his will, he shall know.' (John
7:17.) However, Jesus described the steady process as being one
of 'line upon line, precept upon precept.' (D&C
98:12.)" - Neal A. Maxwell, "Lest
Ye
Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds," Ensign, May 1991, p. 89
(10/5/04)
"Passive acceptance of the Lord is not enough. Vibrant testimony comes
of anxious seeking. Strength comes of active service in the Master's
cause. 'Learn of me,' was Jesus' injunction. He further declared that
he that doeth the will of the Father 'shall know of the doctrine,
whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.' (John
7:17.)" - Gordon B. Hinckley, "With
All
Thy Getting Get Understanding,' Ensign, August 1988, p. 5
(10/6/04)
"True disciples are those who go beyond simply believing. They act out
their belief. Said the Savior, 'If any man will do his will, he shall
know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of
myself' (John 7:17).
Disciples follow the Divine Master. Their actions speak in symphonic
harmony with their beliefs. They know who they are. They know what God
expects of them. They mirror inner peace and certainty concerning the
mission and resurrection of Christ. They hunger and thirst after
righteousness. They know they are here on this earth for a purpose.
They understand life after death. They believe that the transcendent
event in the ministry of the Christ was the Atonement, culminating in
the Resurrection." - James E. Faust, "In the Strength of the Lord: The
Life and Teachings of James E. Faust," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book
Co., 1999], p. 290-291
(10/7/04)
"What is it to know of the doctrine? It is an unwavering assurance.
The Lord has offered a rich reward but has provided that it can be had
only by meeting certain requirements. In this case the blessing
promised is a knowledge of the divinity of the doctrine. And in this
case the law or requirement is that one must 'do his will.' Most of us
know what his will is, far more than we have disposition or ability to
comply. One must not only be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost, but
also live the commandments to be given the knowledge of the divinity
of the work. Mere passive acceptance of the doctrines will not give
the testimony; no casual half-compliance with the program will bring
that assurance; it will come only through an all-out effort to live
his commandments." - Spencer W. Kimball, "President Kimball Speaks
Out," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1981], p. 21
Jesus explained, “If any
man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of
God, or whether I speak of myself.” (John
7:17.) In other words, as you try it you can know it is true. This
requires the faith to try, but it yields spiritual evidence. To the
disciple who tries the experiment will come conviction, knowledge, and
light. As the disciple continues, he receives “more light; and that
light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.” (D&C
50:24.) – John K. Carmack, “The
Soils and Roots of Testimony,” Ensign (CR) November 1988