![]() Here’s a few examples from Elder Bednar’s book that I mentioned last week, “Increase in Learning.” Doctrineįaith in Christ, Repentance, Endure valiantly to the endĮlder Bednar notes that the first three articles of faith identify doctrines of the gospel while the fourth links principles as guidelines of what to do, to that doctrine (faith & repentance). ![]() It is important to keep these ideas in mind as we proceed because what the Savior is telling us is that if we want to know if the doctrines are true, we must follow the principles that govern the doctrine and we will then gain a testimony of their truthfulness. Noah Webster defines principles as proven foundational truths and that they are the operative cause that produces things. Principles of the gospel are the guidelines that provide direction in living and understanding the gospel. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. Packer, Little Children, October 1986 General Conferenceġ7. That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel.” Preoccupation with unworthy behavior can lead to unworthy behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. “True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. I neglected to include it in the article but I have added it now. If you didn’t add it to your collection note last week on doctrines, you should do so. ![]() Packer’s quote is life changing, literally. Why are we here? Why is gender important? Why was the atonement necessary? Why is marriage between a man and a woman ordained of God? Why is the family central to the plan of salvation? Recall that doctrines are the teachings of the gospel that answer the “why” questions we have. In today’s topic, we’ll address the principles of the gospel that accompany the doctrines. In last week’s blog post on the doctrines of the gospel and particularly the doctrine of Christ, we highlighted the overarching themes that God has given to man to comfort the soul and inspire the mind. ![]()
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