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Match this idea/concept with the correct principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge: Rely on the testimony we already have of Jesus Christ, the Restoration of His gospel and the teaching of His ordained prophets.

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Act in Faith

Answer explanation

Jeffrey R Holland taught: “When those moments come and issues surface, the resolution of which is not immediately forthcoming, hold fast to what you already know and stand strong until additional knowledge comes.”

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Choose to trust God and turn to Him first through sincere prayer, a study of His teachings, and obedience to His commandments.

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Act in Faith

Answer explanation

The Lord Himself has invited us to “look unto [Him] in every thought; doubt not, fear not” (Doctrine and Covenants 6:36).

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The Light of Christ, the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, parents, and church leaders, the First Presidency & the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are all examples of divinely appointed sources

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True

Answer explanation

Sincere seekers of truth should be wary of unreliable sources of information. We live in a time when many “call evil good, and good evil”

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Considering doctrinal concepts, questions and social issues in the context of the plan of salvation and the teachings of the Savior is an example of which principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge?

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Examine Concepts & Questions with an Eternal Perspective

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Remember that God has revealed all that is necessary for our salvation, but he has not yet revealed all truth. As we continue to seek for answers, we must live by ______ - trusting that we will eventually receive the answers we seek.

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faith

Answer explanation

As we are faithful to the truth and light we have already received, we will receive more. Answers to our questions and prayers often come “line upon line, precept upon precept.”

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Match this idea/concept with the correct principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge: As part of the Lord’s process for obtaining spiritual knowledge, He has established sources through which He reveals truth and guidance to His children.

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Seek Further Understanding through Divinely Appointed Sources

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Seeking the help of the Holy Ghost in order to see things as the Lord sees them which allows us to reframe the question and view ideas based on the Lord’s standard of truth rather than accepting the world’s premises or assumptions is an example of which principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge?

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Examine Concepts & Questions with an Eternal Perspective

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Match this idea/concept with the correct principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge: Seek the help of the Holy Ghost in order to see things as the Lord sees them which allows us to reframe the question and view ideas based on the Lord’s standard of truth rather than accepting the world’s premises or assumptions.

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Examine Concepts & Questions with an Eternal Perspective

Answer explanation

We can do this by asking questions such as “What do I already know about Heavenly Father, His plan, and how He deals with His children?” and “What gospel teachings relate to or clarify this concept or issue?”

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It is important to remember that historical details carry the saving power of covenants, ordinances, and doctrine. TRUE OR FALSE?

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FALSE

Answer explanation

It is important to remember that historical details DO NOT carry the saving power of covenants, ordinances, and doctrine.

To be distracted by less significant details at the expense of missing the unfolding miracle of the Restoration is like spending time analyzing a gift box and ignoring the wonder of the gift itself.

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TRUE OR FALSE? Sincere seekers of truth should be wary of unreliable sources of information. We live in a time when many “call evil good, and good evil”

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TRUE

Answer explanation

Satan is the father of lies and seeks to distort truth and persuade us to turn away from the Lord and His appointed servants. Learning to recognize and avoid unreliable sources can protect us from misinformation and from those who seek to destroy faith.