Blessing Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“It is so important to see that we are all converted, that we have in our hearts a conviction concerning this great work. It is not a matter of the head only. It is a matter of the heart. It is being touched by the Holy Spirit until we know that this work is true, that Joseph Smith was verily a prophet of God, that God lives and that Jesus Christ lives and that they appeared to the boy Joseph Smith, that the Book of Mormon is true, that the priesthood is here with all of its gifts and blessings.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2000
Spiritual conviction requires both intellectual assent and heartfelt experience, aligning belief with personal revelation.
In simple terms: Faith needs both mind and heart.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal spiritual experiences.
Themes
faith
conviction
spirituality
revelation
Mood
inspirational
devotional
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal study
- community worship
- life decisions
Key Concepts
personal testimony
religious experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reason and feeling in belief?
- What evidence supports your spiritual conviction?
A Different Perspective
Risk of subjective bias over objective truth.
