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==Neil L. Andersen: "The doctrine...is not hidden in an obscure paragraph of one talk...The leaders of the Church are honest but imperfect men"== | ==Neil L. Andersen: "The doctrine...is not hidden in an obscure paragraph of one talk...The leaders of the Church are honest but imperfect men"== | ||
| − | Neil L. Andersen: | + | Neil L. Andersen makes an important point about doctrine--that it should be [https://www.fairmormon.org/answers/Question:_How_does_the_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_establish_new_doctrine%3F#Establishing_new_doctrine established in unity]. That is what has been agreed upon since the beginning of the Restoration (D&C 26:2; 107:27;) |
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A few question their faith when they find a statement made by a Church leader decades ago that seems incongruent with our doctrine. There is an important principle that governs the doctrine of the Church. The doctrine is taught by all 15 members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. It is not hidden in an obscure paragraph of one talk. True principles are taught frequently and by many. Our doctrine is not difficult to find.<br><br>The leaders of the Church are honest but imperfect men. Remember the words of Moroni: “Condemn me not because of mine imperfection, neither my father … ; but rather give thanks unto God that he hath made manifest unto you our imperfections, that ye may learn to be more wise than we have been” ({{s||Ether|12|6}}) <ref>Neil L. Andersen, [https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/trial-of-your-faith?lang=eng "Trial of Your Faith,"], ''Ensign'' (November 2012)</ref> | A few question their faith when they find a statement made by a Church leader decades ago that seems incongruent with our doctrine. There is an important principle that governs the doctrine of the Church. The doctrine is taught by all 15 members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. It is not hidden in an obscure paragraph of one talk. True principles are taught frequently and by many. Our doctrine is not difficult to find.<br><br>The leaders of the Church are honest but imperfect men. Remember the words of Moroni: “Condemn me not because of mine imperfection, neither my father … ; but rather give thanks unto God that he hath made manifest unto you our imperfections, that ye may learn to be more wise than we have been” ({{s||Ether|12|6}}) <ref>Neil L. Andersen, [https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/trial-of-your-faith?lang=eng "Trial of Your Faith,"], ''Ensign'' (November 2012)</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:06, 13 April 2024
Neil L. Andersen makes an important point about doctrine--that it should be established in unity. That is what has been agreed upon since the beginning of the Restoration (D&C 26:2; 107:27;)
A few question their faith when they find a statement made by a Church leader decades ago that seems incongruent with our doctrine. There is an important principle that governs the doctrine of the Church. The doctrine is taught by all 15 members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. It is not hidden in an obscure paragraph of one talk. True principles are taught frequently and by many. Our doctrine is not difficult to find.
The leaders of the Church are honest but imperfect men. Remember the words of Moroni: “Condemn me not because of mine imperfection, neither my father … ; but rather give thanks unto God that he hath made manifest unto you our imperfections, that ye may learn to be more wise than we have been” (Ether 12꞉6) [1]
Notes
- ↑ Neil L. Andersen, "Trial of Your Faith,", Ensign (November 2012)