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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
5/15/09
“What seems to help cement parental teachings and values in place in
children's lives is a firm belief in Deity. When this belief becomes
part of their very souls, they have inner strength. So, of all that is
important to be taught, what should parents teach? The scriptures tell
us that parents are to teach their children ‘faith in Christ the Son
of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost,’ and
‘the doctrine of repentance.’ (D&C 68:25.) These truths must be
taught in the home. They cannot be taught in the public schools, nor
will they be fostered by the government or by society. Of course,
Church programs can help, but the most effective teaching takes place
in the home." - James E. Faust, “The
Greatest Challenge in the World—Good Parenting,” Ensign (CR),
November 1990, p. 32
10/3/14
The word of God is the doctrine taught by Jesus Christ and by His
prophets. Alma knew that words of doctrine had great power. They can
open the minds of people to see spiritual things not visible to the
natural eye. And they can open the heart to feelings of the love of
God and a love for truth. - Henry
B. Eyring, “The
Power of Teaching Doctrine,” Ensign (CR) May 1999
11/22/14
Enhancing our exposure to
doctrine and its principles will make us priesthood holders with
deep-rooted gospel values. We will be better prepared to face the
tremors that will come without warning, when least expected. As
priesthood holders, we will feel the promise made to the prophet
Jeremiah extended to us: “For, behold, I have made thee this day a
defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the
whole land” (Jeremiah
1:18). - Walter F.
González, “Today
Is the Time,” Ensign (CR) October 2007
5/25/15
The challenge of evil with its inevitable confusion tends to make the
relevance of Christ's life and message more apparent and the application
of his divine teachings more urgent. - Hugh B. Brown, Conference
Report, April 1959, Afternoon Meeting, p. 112