"Knowledge
saves a man. And in the world of spirits no man can be exalted but by
knowledge." (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, page 357)
"A man is saved
no faster than he gets knowledge, for if does not get knowledge, he will be
brought into captivity by some evil power in the other world, as evil spirits
will have more knowledge, and consequently more power than many men who are on the
earth. Hence it needs revelation to assist us, and give us knowledge of the
things of God." (TPJS,p. 217)
“I advise all to go
on to perfection and search deeper and deeper into the mysteries of
godliness.”(TPJS p. 364)
1 Nephi 02:16 And it
came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceedingly young, nevertheless being large
in stature, and also having great desires to know of the mysteries of God,
wherefore, I did cry unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften
my heart that I did believe all the words which had been spoken by my father;
wherefore, I did not rebel against him like unto my brothers.
1 Nephi 10:19 For he
that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded
unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times as in times
of old, and as well in times of old as in times to come; wherefore, the course
of the Lord is one eternal round.
3 Nephi 26:09 And
when they shall have received this, which is expedient that they should have
first, to try their faith, and if it shall so be that they shall believe these
things then shall the greater things be made manifest unto them.
Alma 12:10 And
therefore, he that will harden his heart, the same receiveth the lesser portion
of the word; and he that will not harden his heart, to him is given the greater
portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until
he know them in full.
Alma 12:11 And they
that will harden their hearts, to them is given the lesser portion of the word
until they know nothing concerning his mysteries; and then they are taken
captive by the devil, and led by his will down to destruction. Now this is what
is meant by the chains of hell.
Alma 17:02 Now these
sons of Mosiah were with Alma at the time the angel first appeared unto him;
therefore Alma did rejoice exceedingly to see his brethren; and what added more
to his joy, they were still his brethren in the Lord; yea, and they had waxed
strong in the knowledge of the truth; for they were men of a sound
understanding and they had searched the scriptures diligently, that they might
know the word of God.
Alma 26:22 Yea, he
that repenteth and exerciseth faith, and bringeth forth good works, and prayeth
continually without ceasing—unto such it is given to know the mysteries of God;
yea, unto such it shall be given to reveal things which never have been revealed;
yea, and it shall be given unto such to bring thousands of souls to repentance,
even as it has been given unto us to bring these our brethren to repentance.
Ether 03:19 And
because of the knowledge of this man he could not be kept from beholding within
the veil; and he saw the finger of Jesus, which, when he saw, he fell with
fear; for he knew that it was the finger of the Lord; and he had faith no
longer, for he knew, nothing doubting.
Ether 03:20
Wherefore, having this perfect knowledge of God, he could not be kept from
within the veil; therefore he saw Jesus; and he did minister unto him.
Ether 04:13 Come unto me, O ye
Gentiles, and I will show unto you the greater things, the knowledge which is
hid up because of unbelief.
Jacob 04:08 Behold,
great and marvelous are the works of the Lord. How unsearchable are the depths
of the mysteries of him; and it is impossible that man should find out all his
ways. And no man knoweth of his ways save it be revealed unto him; wherefore,
brethren, despise not the revelations of God.
Mormon 08:12 And
whoso receiveth this record, and shall not condemn it because of the
imperfections which are in it, the same shall know of greater things than
these. Behold, I am Moroni; and were it possible, I would make all things known
unto you.
Mosiah 04:12 And
behold, I say unto you that if ye do this ye shall always rejoice, and be
filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of your sins; and ye
shall grow in the knowledge of the glory of him that created you, or in the
knowledge of that which is just and true.
Abraham 1:2 And, finding there was greater happiness and
peace and rest for me, I sought for the blessings of the fathers, and the right
whereunto I should be ordained to administer the same; having been myself a follower
of righteousness, desiring also to be one who possessed great knowledge, and to
be a greater follower of righteousness, and to possess a greater knowledge, and
to be a father of many nations, a prince of peace, and desiring to receive
instructions, and to keep the commandments of God, I became a rightful heir, a
High Priest, holding the right belonging to the fathers.
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