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Showing posts with label DISCOURAGEMENT. Show all posts
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Monday, September 14, 2009

LDS GEMS - INFLUENCES THAT ERODE FAITH

Influences That Erode Faith

14 Sep 2009

“First is doubt. . . . It comes from a lack of confidence in one’s self or abilities. It is inconsistent with our divine identity as children of God.

“Doubt leads to discouragement. Discouragement comes from missed expectations. . Discouragement leads to distraction, a lack of focus. . . .
Distraction leads to a lack of diligence, a reduced commitment to remain true and faithful and to carry on through despite hardship and disappointment. . . .
This path ultimately leads to disobedience, which undermines the very basis of faith.

So often the result is disbelief, the conscious or unconscious refusal to believe.”

Kevin W. Pearson, “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,” Ensign, May 2009, 40