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;[http://lds.org/liahona/2004/11/pure-testimony?lang=eng Elder M. Russell Ballard, "Pure Testimony", Ensign, Nov. 2004] | |||
"My experience throughout the Church leads me to worry that too many of our members’ testimonies linger on “I am thankful” and “I love,” and too few are able to say with humble but sincere clarity, “I know.” As a result, our meetings sometimes lack the testimony-rich, spiritual underpinnings that stir the soul and have meaningful, positive impact on the lives of all those who hear them." | |||
"Our testimony meetings need to be more centered on the Savior, the doctrines of the gospel, the blessings of the Restoration, and the teachings of the scriptures. We need to replace stories, travelogues, and lectures with pure testimonies." | |||
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"Having a testimony alone is not enough. In fact, when we are truly converted, we cannot be restrained from testifying." | |||
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"Although we can have testimonies of many things as members of the Church, there are basic truths we need to constantly teach one another and share with those not of our faith. Testify God is our Father and Jesus is the Christ. The plan of salvation is centered on the Savior’s Atonement. Joseph Smith restored the fulness of the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ, and the Book of Mormon is evidence that our testimony is true." | |||
;Elder Jay E. Jensen, "Bearing Testimony", Ensign, Oct. 2005 | |||
What a testimony is.<br/> | What a testimony is.<br/> | ||
What a testimony is not. | What a testimony is not. | ||
;[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_ne/2/17-18#17 ] | |||
Nephi testifies to his brothers of his father's mission. | Nephi testifies to his brothers of his father's mission. | ||
;<nowiki>Gordon B. Hinckley, "Inspirational Thoughts", Ensign, September 2007, Subheading: "I Know the Gospel Is True"</nowiki> | |||
Gordon B. Hinckley bears his testimony. This is an excelent example. | Gordon B. Hinckley bears his testimony. This is an excelent example. | ||
==Cross-References== | ==Cross-References== | ||
*[[Testimony]] | *[[Testimony]] | ||
Revision as of 20:11, 2 October 2011
"My experience throughout the Church leads me to worry that too many of our members’ testimonies linger on “I am thankful” and “I love,” and too few are able to say with humble but sincere clarity, “I know.” As a result, our meetings sometimes lack the testimony-rich, spiritual underpinnings that stir the soul and have meaningful, positive impact on the lives of all those who hear them."
"Our testimony meetings need to be more centered on the Savior, the doctrines of the gospel, the blessings of the Restoration, and the teachings of the scriptures. We need to replace stories, travelogues, and lectures with pure testimonies."
...
"Having a testimony alone is not enough. In fact, when we are truly converted, we cannot be restrained from testifying."
...
"Although we can have testimonies of many things as members of the Church, there are basic truths we need to constantly teach one another and share with those not of our faith. Testify God is our Father and Jesus is the Christ. The plan of salvation is centered on the Savior’s Atonement. Joseph Smith restored the fulness of the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ, and the Book of Mormon is evidence that our testimony is true."
- Elder Jay E. Jensen, "Bearing Testimony", Ensign, Oct. 2005
What a testimony is.
What a testimony is not.
Nephi testifies to his brothers of his father's mission.
- Gordon B. Hinckley, "Inspirational Thoughts", Ensign, September 2007, Subheading: "I Know the Gospel Is True"
Gordon B. Hinckley bears his testimony. This is an excelent example.