"The Witness" - Taught by Liz Mccash (6/1/2014)

The Witness

BY PRESIDENT BOYD K. PACKER

President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/04/the-witness?lang=eng


"I wish to share with you those truths which are the most worth knowing, the things that I have learned and experienced in nearly 90 years of life and over 50 years as a General Authority. Much of what I have come to know falls into the category of things which cannot be taught but can be learned.

"Like most things of great worth, knowledge which is of eternal value comes only through personal prayer and pondering. These, joined with fasting and scripture study, will invite impressions and revelations and the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. This provides us with instruction from on high as we learn precept upon precept."

What do we know? What do we believe in?

I know:

-Jesus Christ
-Manifestations of Spirit
-Healing


I believe:

-Eternal Life
-Miracles
-Temple work

1. God Lives

Of all the other titles that He could have used, He chose to be called “Father.”

2. Parenthood is a sacred privilege

there will be nothing essential to your salvation and exaltation that shall not in due time rest upon you.

3. The Holy Ghost is real

He manifests Himself in many ways, including feelings of peace and reassurance. He can also bring comfort, guidance, and correction when needed.

4. Jesus is the son of God.

by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God” (D&C 76:24).

In all of this, let us remember that there is an adversary who personally seeks to disrupt the work of the Lord. We must choose whom to follow. Our protection is as simple as deciding individually to follow the Savior, making certain that we faithfully will remain on His side.