I mean, if someone's framework for examining claims invovled trying to see if they are false, then that would make it really hard to believe in gods.How can faith be valid if it offers no way to differentiate between true and false propositions?
Faith is a 鈥渉ope for things which are not seen, which are true.
1 Now afaith is the bsubstance of things choped for, the devidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)
By faith Noah built an ark and saved his family from the flood (see Hebrews 11:7). Moses parted the waters of the Red Sea (see Hebrews 11:29). Elijah called down fire from heaven (see 1 Kings 18:17鈥?0). Nephi called for a famine (see Helaman 11:3鈥?). He also asked the Lord to end the famine (see Helaman 11:9鈥?7). Seas have been calmed, visions opened, and prayers answered, all through the power of faith.
As we carefully study the scriptures, we learn that faith is a strong belief of truth within our souls that motivates us to do good. This causes us to ask: In whom should we have faith?
The gift of the Holy Ghost is the privilege, given to people who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ, been baptized, and been confirmed as members of the Church, to receive guidance and inspiration from the Holy Ghost.
It is through the Holy Ghost that we differentiate between truth and lies. If we are worthy of his influence we can determine if we are hearing truth or lies.
To be worthy to have the help of the Holy Ghost, we must seek earnestly to obey the commandments of God. We must keep our thoughts and actions pure. President David O. McKay said: 鈥淥ne chief purpose of life is to overcome evil tendencies, to govern our appetites, to control our passions鈥攁nger, hatred, jealousy, immorality. We have to overcome them; we have to subject them, conquer them because God has said: 鈥樷€?the Spirit of the Lord doth not dwell in unholy temples.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 states:
16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
17 If any man adefile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
In modern revelation we are given the nature of our Heavenly Father, His son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost:
22 The Father has a bbody of flesh and bones as tangible as man鈥檚; the Son also; but the Holy Ghost has not a body of flesh and bones, but is a personage of Spirit. Were it not so, the Holy Ghost could not dwell in us. (Docterine %26amp; Covenants 130:22鈥?3)How can faith be valid if it offers no way to differentiate between true and false propositions?
Faith is trust, and if you'll read the Holy Bible and make sure to really look at and study Proverbs, you will find that faith in what God says will help your choose the right direction to go in this life. and where you will end up in life.
Excellent point
Hello.. :)
Because Faith is the substance of things hoped for..
The evidence of things not seen.. :)
In Jesus Most Precious Name..
With Love..In Christ.. :)
By using your faith in the Lord you can pray to Him and ask for help in deciphering whether something is of Him or of Satan.
Send one my way. I'll apply the handy-dandy first principles and basic logic to it. I'll get to the bottom of it.
*drags off cigarette*
Isn't faith in God a good way to evaluate the true, the false and the many shades of gray like, ';good but not excellent';, or, ';difficult but still the right thing to do';?
';Faith is believing what you know ain't so';
-- Mark Twain
I couldn't say it better myself. Hope that clears it up.
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