Christianity Quote by Bruce R. McConkie
““If the sole source of one's knowledge or assurance of the truth of the Lord's work comes from reason, or logic, or persuasive argument,...it is not a testimony of the gospel””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1975
Relying solely on reason to validate faith is insufficient; spiritual truth requires personal witness beyond logical argument.
In simple terms: Faith needs more than logic.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal spiritual confirmation.
Themes
faith
reason
spirituality
authority
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal prayer
- faith discussions
- apologetics
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
personal revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can logic alone confirm belief?
- How do you experience personal revelation?
A Different Perspective
Reason alone may not convince skeptics.
![“Yes, President Young did teach that Adam was the father of our spirits, and all the related things that the cultists ascribe to him. This [i.e., Brigham Young's teaching on Adam], however, is not true. He expressed views that are out of harmony with the gospel.” quote by Bruce R. McConkie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ec/bruce-r-mcconkie-10372_adam_yes-president-young-did-teach-that-adam_121356.jpg)
