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(7/12/98)
"We should become thoroughly acquainted with the
doctrines of daily life, of honesty, of integrity,
of virtue; labor with all earnestness and faithfulness
to build up the Kingdom of God, and vie with each other
in seeking to accomplish the purposes of the Lord;
not waste our time in speculation, in unsound and
questionable doctrine, or in any foolish and unprofitable
contention or argument. Let us entertain correct doctrine--doctrine that will recommend itself to the
hearts of the Latter-day Saints, and which we have
proved to be right and acceptable to
the Lord."
Elder Francis M. Lyman
"Collected Discourses," Vol.1, May 19, 1889
(7/13/98)
"We should follow Paul's counsel to the
Ephesians: 'Be no more... tossed to and fro, and
carried about with every wind of doctrine.' The winds of
false doctrine that are blowing today both outside
and a few within the Church are far more dangerous
to the ultimate salvation of mankind than are earthquakes,
hurricanes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and other
natural disasters. These winds can uproot people
if their roots are not firmly anchored to the Rock
of our salvation, which is the teachings and the gospel
of Jesus Christ."
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
"Deep Roots"
General Conference, October 1994
(7/14/98)
"One's intentions may be of the purest kind. The
sincerity may be total and complete. Nevertheless,
pure intentions and heartfelt sincerity do not give members
of the Church authority to declare doctrine which is not
sustained by the living prophets. While we are
members of the Church, we are not authorized to
publicly declare our speculations as doctrine nor to
extend doctrinal positions to other conclusions
based upon the reasoning of men and women, even by
the brightest and most well-read among us. The
prophets are not only called to receive the
doctrine and direct the ordinances through the
keys they hold. They are also responsible to keep the
saving doctrine pure so that people can hear and
feel that doctrine in its sure and certain
form."
Elder L. Aldin Porter
"Ensign," Nov. 1994, page 63
(7/15/98)
"We live in the midst of a swirling storm of sin.
The rains of evil and the winds of false doctrine
and the floods of carnality beat upon every house....
If we are founded upon a rock, the gates of hell shall
not prevail against us. As long as we remain in
our house of faith, we shall be preserved when the
rains of evil fall, when the winds of false doctrine blow,
and when the floods of carnality beat upon us."
Elder Bruce R. McConkie
"Upon This Rock"
General Conference, April 1981
(7/16/98)
"'Do you,' President Young asked, 'think that
people will obey the truth because it is
true unless they love it? No, they will not.' (JD
7, [June 7, 1858].) Thus knowing
gospel truths and doctrines is profoundly important,
but we must also come to love them. When we love
them, they will move us and help our desires
and outward works to become more holy."
Elder Neal A. Maxwell
General Conference, October 1996
4/21/06
"A religious doctrine, to mean something to anyone, must have the solid
foundation of being true. If it is built on myth, superstition, supposition,
imagination, or on the commandments of men, it will not have substance. We may
be concerned today with the decline of morality and integrity in our modern
society, but when the ideas of faith become principles without works instead of
a living fountain, when religion is only membership in a church for status
purposes, what else can be expected? It is time for all mankind to ask of God,
since he is our Creator, 'What do you require of us?' The answer to that
question has been given. Jesus taught what his Father taught—that 'all men...
must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God, for no unclean
thing can dwell there.' (Moses
6:57.) He taught the plan of salvation and encouraged mankind to 'Come,
follow me.' (Luke 18:22.)
He said, 'My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.' (John
7:16)" - John H. Vandenberg, "To
Cleanse Our Souls," Ensign (CR), November 1975, p.42