The Faith to Ask and Then to Act
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What is the role of faith in asking questions and receiving revelations?
- How does President Eyring describe the process of receiving revelation?
- What is the relationship between faith, obedience, and service?
- How can trials and opposition lead to growth in faith?
- What is the importance of ensuring that personal revelations are in line with the teachings of the Lord and His prophets?
Topics
Exercising Faith to Receive Revelation
President Eyring emphasizes the importance of faith in asking questions and receiving revelations. He uses the example of Joseph Smith, whose faith led him to ask God which church to join, resulting in the Restoration. He encourages members to ask questions and seek answers through prayer and faith.
The teenage Joseph Smith had faith sufficient to ask a question of God, believing that God would answer his heartfelt need. The answer that came changed the world.
You have questions for which you seek answers. You have at least enough faith to hope that you will receive answers from the Lord through His servants.
- What does it mean to exercise faith in asking questions and receiving revelations?
- How did Joseph Smith's faith lead to the Restoration?
- How can we exercise our faith to receive answers to our questions?
- What questions do you have that you can bring to the Lord in prayer?
- How can you exercise your faith to receive answers to your questions?
- How can you act on the revelations you receive?
The Doctrine of Christ and Revelation
President Eyring discusses how taking the doctrine of Christ into our hearts and implementing it in our lives increases our capacity to receive revelation. He cites Nephi's teachings on faith in Jesus Christ being key to receiving revelations of truth and having confidence in following the Savior's direction.
Revelation comes to us in proportion to the degree to which we have sought to take the doctrine of Christ into our hearts and implement it in our lives.
Nephi taught us that faith in Jesus Christ is the key to receiving revelations of truth and the key to having the confidence that we are following the Savior’s direction.
- How does taking the doctrine of Christ into our hearts increase our capacity to receive revelation?
- What did Nephi teach about faith in Jesus Christ and revelation?
- How can you better take the doctrine of Christ into your heart?
- How can you increase your faith in Jesus Christ to receive more revelation?
Faith, Obedience, and Service
President Eyring highlights the role of faith in being obedient to the Lord's commandments and in serving others. He points out that it takes faith to share the gospel with others, especially those who may not feel the Spirit or may deny the message. He also mentions that as faith increases worldwide, more people are obedient and serve others.
It takes faith to be obedient to the Lord’s commandments. It takes faith in Jesus Christ to serve others for Him.
With increasing faith that this is the Lord’s Church and kingdom on earth, more members pay tithing and donate to assist those in need, even as those members face trials of their own.
- How does faith play a role in obedience and service?
- How does increasing faith lead to more obedience and service?
- How can you exercise your faith to be more obedient to the Lord's commandments?
- How can you exercise your faith to serve others more effectively?
Growth of Faith Through Trials and Opposition
President Eyring discusses how opposition and trials can lead to growth in faith. He cites the example of missionaries who, despite challenges created by the pandemic, have found ways to rise above and strengthen their faith.
Opposition and trials have long been a seedbed for the growth of faith.
With faith that they are called by Jesus Christ, missionaries across the world have found ways to rise above the challenges created by a pandemic, doing so with courage and good cheer.
- How can opposition and trials lead to growth in faith?
- What examples does President Eyring give of faith growing through trials and opposition?
- How have you seen your faith grow through trials and opposition?
- How can you use your current trials and opposition to strengthen your faith?
Ensuring Personal Revelations Align with the Lord's Teachings
President Eyring emphasizes the importance of ensuring that personal revelations align with the teachings of the Lord and His prophets. He warns against the tragic error of calling good evil and evil good, which can happen when people lose their faith in the Savior.
To avoid this tragic error, it is crucial that any personal revelation we receive be consonant with the teachings of the Lord and His prophets.
- Why is it important to ensure that personal revelations align with the teachings of the Lord and His prophets?
- What are the potential consequences of not ensuring this alignment?
- How can you ensure that your personal revelations align with the teachings of the Lord and His prophets?
- What can you do to avoid the tragic error of calling good evil and evil good?
