Unless every member of this church gains for himself an…
““Unless every member of this church gains for himself an unshakable testimony of the divinity of this church, he will be among those who will be deceived in this day when the "elect according to the covenant" are going to be tried and tested. Only those will survive who have gained for themselves that testimony. . . . It is not alone sufficient for us as Latter-day Saints to follow our leaders and to accept their counsel, but we have the greater obligation to gain for ourselves the unshakable testimony of the divine appointment of these men and the witness that what they have told us is the will of our Heavenly Father.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Individuals must personally confirm the divine authority of their leaders, not merely rely on obedience, to avoid deception.
In simple terms: Seek personal proof of divine guidance.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal testimony of leadership.
Themes
faith
authority
personal responsibility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
instructional
When to use this quote
- church meetings
- personal study
- decision making
- leadership evaluation
Key Concepts
testimony
divine appointment
spiritual discernment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify spiritual authority?
- What if personal testimony conflicts with communal belief?
A Different Perspective
Personal testimony can be hard to obtain and may cause doubt.