The Lord says that "truth is knowledge of things as they…
““The Lord says that "truth is knowledge of things as they are and as they were, and as they are to come" (Sec. 93.) Some of our brethren in writing, and a good many in talking, say truth is the knowledge, or a knowledge of things. . . . The insertion of a or the is a mistake. Truth is knowledge itself, information, intelligence, things that are, things that were, things that are to come--knowledge concerning them. That is truth. It is a splendid definition and answers the question of ages more clearly than anything I have ever heard attempted; even better than "truth the sum of existence," and yet the two in meaning are identical. Now, let us be correct in that little thing, and so in all things that pertain to our doctrines, our duties in the Priesthood, brethren, and in our quotations of scripture let us try to be right, as nearly correct as we can.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Truth is the totality of knowledge about past, present, and future, not merely a piece of information.
In simple terms: Truth equals all knowledge across time.
Key Takeaway
Seek comprehensive understanding, not partial facts.
Themes
theology
epistemology
doctrine
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- religious study
- scriptural interpretation
- teaching
- personal study
Key Concepts
knowledge
information
intelligence
temporal perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we verify that our knowledge truly reflects all times?
- What safeguards prevent us from accepting incomplete truths?
A Different Perspective
Partial knowledge can be mistaken for truth, leading to doctrinal errors.