Deceit is the mark of evil. Even if the evil messenger does not appear in person, the test is the same.
John Andreas WidtsoeThe doctrine of the Church cannot be fully understood unless it is tested by mind and feelings, by intellect and emotions, by every power of the investigator. Every Church member is expected to understand the doctrine of the Church intelligently. There is no place in the Church for blind adherence.
John Andreas WidtsoeA thief, though rich, will continue to steal, but an honest man, though poor, will ever seek to pay his debts.
John Andreas Widtsoe