The Importance of Testimony

Elder Ballard said, "We've got to be so solidly anchored in our testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ that, regardless of what may come next, we will not waffle; we will stand firm in our belief; we won't question the doctrines that are part of our belief."3

We can find wisdom just as Joseph Smith did:

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him" (James 1:5).

In my class on house wiring, I learned the importance of having a good connection to the power lines of the community. If I tried to connect to my neighbor's house, I would only get limited power. I also learned that if there was any corrosion on the connections or impurities in the wire, the power would be restricted.

Our spiritual connections need to be made directly to the power source and be corrosion free. We need to live worthy to have the power flow to and through us. We need to be spiritually connected to the right source and have the knowledge and ability to use the power we receive. We can develop our knowledge and ability as we study the scriptures, follow our priesthood leaders, and become anchored in our testimonies of the gospel. If we do so, we will not be led astray.

We need to be connected to the power of the gospel in our homes, so we can teach and bless each other.

We need to have the Spirit and look to the prophets and our priesthood leaders for guidance.

Photo illustrations: left, iStock; above right, Christina Smith

Photograph by Craig Dimond

1.

See M. Russell Ballard in "Treasure Truth and Prepare for the Future," Church News, Feb. 13, 2010, 3.

2.

Boyd K. Packer, "Counsel to Young Men," Ensign, May 2009, 52.

3.

Ballard, "Treasure Truth," 3.

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