Benjamin listed for his people five things that he wanted them to believe:
- God exists.
- He created all things.
- He has all wisdom and power.
- We can't comprehend everything He can.
- We must repent and forsake our sins, by humbling ourselves and asking God to forgive us.
After listing these doctrines, Benjamin added: "And now, if you believe all these things see that ye do them" (Mosiah 4:10, italics added).
Jesus said, "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 7:21, 3 Nephi 14:21).
And James urged us, "Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves" (James 1:22).
President Dallin H. Oaks taught:
It is not enough to know that God lives, that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and that the gospel is true. We must take the high road by acting upon that knowledge. It is not enough to know that President Gordon B. Hinckley is God's prophet. We must put his teachings to work in our lives. It is not enough to have a calling. We must fulfill our responsibilities. The things taught in this conference are not just to fill our minds. They are to motivate and guide our actions.
"Be Not Deceived," General Conference, October 2004
Today, I will convert my beliefs into actions. I will find ways to express my faith in deed, not just in word.
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