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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