"The Prophet Joseph...explained that 'faith is not only the principle of action, but of power also, in all intelligent beings, whether in heaven or on earth' (Lectures on Faith, 3). Thus, faith in Christ leads to righteous action, which increases our spiritual capacity and power. Understanding that faith is a principle of action and of power inspires us to exercise our moral agency in compliance with gospel truth, invites the redeeming and strengthening powers of the Savior's Atonement into our lives, and enlarges the power within us whereby we are agents unto ourselves (see D&C 58:28)."
-David A. Bednar, "Ask in Faith," Ensign, May 2008, 95
I love learning about the way that our faith is strengthened through our actions, not prior to them. It is amazing that faith is a principle of power also-each of us is filled with this power that we merely need to tap into through the development of our faith in that which is true.
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Thanks for changing your blog without telling me. I can see that you wanted to kick me out of your life. Well, too bad! I'm not leaving. ;)
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