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Knowing What You Believe, Believing What You Know | Dennis B. Neuenschwander | May 1998

May 15, 2024
Dennis B. Neuenschwander, an expert in Church doctrine, discusses the importance of knowing what you believe and believing what you know. The podcast explores the significance of personal spiritual experiences, learning through good and evil experiences, misunderstood miracles, Joseph Smith's steadfastness in vision, and the role of spiritual experiences in the gospel framework.
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Quick takeaways

  • Studying Church doctrine is essential to know what you believe, while trusting personal spiritual experiences is crucial for believing what you know.
  • Sharing personal spiritual experiences selectively preserves their sacredness and ensures they are valued by others who understand their importance.

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Understanding What You Believe

Knowing what you believe involves being familiar with church doctrines, history, and prophets' teachings. Believing what you know means trusting and learning from personal spiritual experiences, crucial for spiritual growth and education. Distinguishing good from evil is essential, following guidance to avoid confusion. Learning to differentiate without indulging in every evil experience emphasizes the importance of spiritual education.

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