Certain Quote by David A. Bednar
“Testimony is personal knowledge, based upon the witness of the Holy Ghost, that certain facts of eternal significance are true.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2018
Spiritual insight is confirmed when the Holy Ghost validates eternal truths.
In simple terms: The Holy Ghost confirms important truths.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual confirmation.
Themes
faith
revelation
eternity
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- ethical dilemmas
- life purpose
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern spiritual truth?
- When should you trust personal revelation over reason?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on personal revelation may conflict with empirical evidence.
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