Dreams Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
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“Our whole strength rests on the validity of [Joseph Smith's] vision. It either occurred or it did not occur. If it did not, then this work is a fraud. If it did, then it is the most important and wonderful work under the heavens.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2005
The truth of a prophetic vision determines the legitimacy of the work it inspires; false visions undermine credibility.
In simple terms: Truth validates belief; falsehoods ruin it.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence, test claims.
Themes
faith
truth
leadership
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal revelation
- church doctrine
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
prophecy
epistemology
religious authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you of a vision’s authenticity?
- How do you handle doubt in spiritual matters?
A Different Perspective
May overlook metaphorical or symbolic interpretations of visions.
![“For the Christ of whom I speak has been revealed in this, the Dispensation of the Fulness [sic] of Times. He, together with His Father, appeared to the boy Joseph Smith in the year 1820, and when Joseph left the grove that day, he knew more of the nature of God than all the learned ministers of…” quote by Gordon B. Hinckley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee0/gordon-b-hinckley-331_age_for-the-christ-of-whom-i-speak-has-been_3142909.jpg)
![“How great indeed is our debt to [Joseph Smith]. His life began in Vermont and ended in Illinois, and marvelous were the things that happened between that simple beginning and that tragic ending. It was he who brought us a true knowledge of God the Eternal Father and His Risen Son, the Lord Jesus…” quote by Gordon B. Hinckley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/76a/gordon-b-hinckley-331_joseph-smith_how-great-indeed-is-our-debt-to-joseph-s_2410863.jpg)
