Sis Mark gave our lesson today on Testimonies. Joseph Smith was once asked, "What are the fundamentals of your religion? He answered by saying that the testimonies of the prophets and apostles that Jesus came this earth, died and was resurrected and lives today is the fundamental part of our religion."
She asked us to think about and share thoughts on the importance of YOUR testimony and the advantage of having one.
Several quotes were shared from our leaders regarding testimonies. Here is a quick synopsis:
- Testimonies change lives
- Strong testimonies are anchored in conviction that God won't fail us and He will fulfill His promises
- 2 Nephi 25:26 - We talk of Christ, we preach of Christ....
- Whatever our circumstances are, we can be given the knowledge to know that God lives
We have been counseled that it's our responsibility to work and gain our own testimony
A testimony will always included the following simple and clear truths:
1. God lives and we are His children
2. Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God and Savior to the World.
3. Joseph Smith is the prophet who God restored the gospel of Jesus Christ through in the latter days.
4. Book of Mormon is the word of God.
5. We have a living prophet today and his counselors and members of the 12 are prophets, seers and revelators in our day.
We ended our lesson with comments and stories shared from several sisters in response to this question Sis. Mark asked:
What strengthens your testimony?
"There is no better way to get peace and comfort than to keep your testimony firm" - Sis. Mark