We cannot survive spiritually with one foot in the Church and the other in the world.
Bruce R. McConkieYes, President Young did teach that Adam was the father of our spirits, and all the related things that the cultists ascribe to him. This [i.e., Brigham Young's teaching on Adam], however, is not true. He expressed views that are out of harmony with the gospel.
Bruce R. McConkieMusic is given of God to further his purposes. Sweet melodies mellow the souls of men and help prepare them for the gospel. After men receive the truth, songs of praise to Deity help to sanctify and cleanse their souls.
Bruce R. McConkieI think that people who study the scriptures get a dimension to their life that nobody else gets and that canโt be gained in any way except by studying the scriptures. Thereโs an increase in faith and a desire to do whatโs right and a feeling of inspiration and understanding that comes to people who study the gospelโmeaning particularly the Standard Worksโand who ponder the principles, that canโt come in any other way
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