Discovering Truth

What is truth, and how can we know it? President Dieter F. Uchtdorf explained: “The ‘truths’ we cling to shape the quality of our societies as well as our individual characters. All too often these ‘truths’ are based on incomplete and inaccurate evidence. … The thing about truth is that it exists beyond belief. It is true even if nobody believes it” (“What Is Truth?” [Brigham Young University devotional, Jan. 13, 2013], speeches.byu.edu).
It is good to accept the fact that we simply don’t know all things. We can’t see everything, but our Heavenly Father can. We have been given the promise that if we will search for the truth, study it out in our minds, and ask with a sincere heart, it will be confirmed to us (see D&C 9:8; Moroni 10:3-5).
Heavenly Father is pleased with us when we seek to discover truths. He loves teaching us line upon line, precept on precept. As we strive to learn and have faith in Him, He will bless us to see things as they really are.
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[@Gamerbros29.-]

i love this mormon messages

[@cjstreetboy]

For years I have struggled, not only with my feelings of differing churches but also, with feelings of differing political parties. I always forget that we are all children of God and that we all just have different opinions and experiences. Not that one is right or wrong but that each person sees the world in a different way and that only God sees the world as a whole. I need to trust God and love all those I meet no matter how differing we are because only through God, can I also see the whole world.

[@statueofme5771]

Wonderful comment

[@MrAgentOfficial.]

I love how good and smart the kid was by teaching the blind men, I love this message!

[@alyssarho9198]

I love to watch these videos every sunday. They give me much joy to hear people that need help and ask christ.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for tuning in and for your comment, Alyssa Rho!

[@balasubr2252]

Eventually humanity will be like Jesus Christ and the second coming would have been manifested.

[@cherylnoble5127]

I use this parable with my children, to help them understand each other's perspectives when they disagree. Great message!

[@sampathrathnayaka3905]

This is a Buddhist story.

[@user-zo7sg4kd6n]

I like to watch theese when i need to sleep and im hurt it makes me feel comforted by the holy ghost and god

[@jubileemedia349]

I learned this poem in secondary school very many years ago and recently referenced it in a discussion with my friends. Amazing way Elder Uchtdorf applied it. 🙏🏾🌹

[@emmanuelgomenu]

so nice

[@ericbess5917]

I cannot help but thing how timely this is. It has been mentioned by media and hollywood recently how important "your truth" is, speaking to individuals. But how much more eternal is "the truth". The more society insists that an individual person's view needs to be respected an upheld, at the expense of free speech and the ability to disagree, the more society moves in a very dangerous directly. How wonderful to know that the Lord knows THE truth and that he is watching over us and will provide shelter from the storm where needed.

[@ElderMaruri]

There are forces promoting individualism. My truth, my likes, my family, my life. It is OK to defend them when real truth assists and validates us. There are things on which we have some freedom and are not important from an eternal perspective. On the other hand, there are other thing on which we still may have some freedom BUT have eternal consequences. There are others on which WE DO NOT HAVE FREEDOM. This last group has to do with civil rights and human rights. However, what the world must understand is that, THERE IS A FOURTH GROUP, the laws of God, not because they are enforced but because we have chose to obey them. We believe that some day, you will have no option but to accept these laws as there will come a day when every knee shall bend. God's laws > Human rights > Civil rights. My household and I shall serve Jehovah. TRUTH IS NOT RELATIVE. THERE CANNOT BE TWO, THREE OR INFINITE TRUTHS. Truth is the knowledge of things as they were, are and will be.

[@ssa328]

I am glad that the church make videos like this, because it help me to be strong in this huge confusion of different Ideas, before I was struggling with my testimony about the church but how it say in the video We have to trust in the Lord because He knows all things and he testify to us thru the Holy Gosh that the Churh is true.

[@jahrasta4907]

Bible verses about salvation and eternal life. Some indicate faith only. Others require repentance. Yet others require works and endurance to the end. This is a great reminder to examine the whole body of text, to share observations, etc. to fully comprehend.

[@joehawkins3823]

So great. So simple and so profound. I love Elder Uchtdorf!

[@mikeldowd7718]

What a wonderful video about understanding the truth.

[@jjstimpson1]

Love this. It reinforces to me the need of relying on each other and trusting each other. No matter how intelligent we are as individuals, we have limitations. As we work together unified, we can grow so much more, and have greater understanding than we ever could alone.

[@SharpDesign]

Whoever animated this, brilliant. I love all the elephant's expressions throughout

[@broom6958]

My perception of reality is that nothing supernatural exists and I'm glad that you understand it and are open minded about it since your perception of reality is that supernatural things exist. Great video!

[@NexusGaming857]

Beautiful, even though I'm not religious.

[@minniemcdonough457]

I love how this teaches me so many things- I always feel the spirit within

[@winstontyau1113]

A very insightful and wise person will fear the lord first in the quest for truth, and build upon this rock of fear in the Lord the God Supreme unto faith that which is in the unseen father of lights. Well said Dieter, your absolute one truth is a inspiring video, that is very foundational to our child of God perspective. Thanks again for this and your time speaking to us about such things.

[@SteveHelland]

Such a timely message for all of us right now. "Seeking truth will make you more tolerant of others, more open to listening and more inclined to build up instead of tear down..."

[@mmemonarch]

Wow! No message could be more applicable to our time! Definitely sharing this!!

[@elenacala]

I love this, because I hear so many people say "your truth" or "my truth" but there is the whole truth, and while our perspectives may shape some truth it is not the whole truth, there is only one whole truth.

[@nidhibinha4844]

Great story 👍 HALLELUJAH 🙌✝️🙏🏼🙌🏼 PRAISE THE LORD 🙏🙌🙌✝️ PRAISE GOD 🙌🙏✝️ AMEN🙌🏼❤️🙏🏼🙏✝️🙇🏽‍♀️

[@davedeevanraj]

The truth is truth. No matter one wants to believe it or not, or change it to the truth created by man. The real truth will always be exposed. I love Elder Utchdorf's talks.

[@normasmith2785]

Thanks for the video my father my God is so good lean not to it own understanding he will always direct our bodies,mind heart, and soul trust and have his truth endures forever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shireecox122]

I absolutely love this tale ☺️

[@TheReachforstars]

Very relevant today! Such a powerful message. I find truth in peaceful places, and I find my peaceful places as I seek Jesus Christ.

[@zaphster11]

It's kinda sad how nonsense like Logan and Jake Paul gets millions of views and these sacred and eternal truths get's a few thousand views. We need to share this more!

[@Chubbchubbzza007]

Jehozaphat F. Castillo And the sad part is that Logan Paul has more subscribers than the church has members.

[@jndj23]

No clue who Logan and Jake Paul are, but the concept can be applied to anything we allow our attention to be focused on, thereby missing out on gaining eternal truth and understanding. Great point!

[@davedeevanraj]

Jehozaphat F. Castillo The truth isn't always popular or trending, my friend.

[@davidlawson7227]

I'm with you.

[@danieljefferson4564]

It's kinda like entertainment options. There are things that are more interesting within an audience and some that are not. But either way, I stand with you!

[@BDish99]

Lovely. We are often more wrong then right. I let go and let God.

[@ParadigmHQ]

I wish there was another video like this!!!

[@brandondyer6199]

Fantastic video!

[@AdamBalinski]

powerful. simple. beautiful.

[@cuteypop2006]

cant agree more!

[@Pugpono]

and true :)

[@CaptainPilipinas]

Ahhh, Such a nice Parable recognizing us as All of the Blinded and Deaf Ignorant Man. (In the Spiritual Side I mean...)

[@bagnasbayabas]

So powerful that you are now willing to pay your tithing every Sunday.

[@jhaysabas]

I love the way how describe the light of Christ by being open mind and heart #IamproudtobeLDS

[@adamamedeshakanu7488]

I am proud to be a member of the church. Amazing message♥♥♥♥

[@ianyimiah]

That is good to know. I understand Mormons believe that there were other gods before God and that one day we will be gods. Please can you throw more light on this. PS - I am a christian and I don't agree with you. I only want to know the basis of your believes.

[@Luzverdevamonos]

Isaac Anyimiah We believe in God the Eternal Father, in his Son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. The Father is the Supreme Creator and we are his Children. We don’t believe there is anyone above him. As his children and through the grace of Christ we can improve, be a little more loving, more patient, more intuitive, and on and on. Yes we believe He wants us to be even like he is. But he will always be our a Father and our God. And we understand this is accomplished through His grace, our faithfulness, and gradually through a process beyond the grave.

[@starlegends3092]

@@ianyimiah i dont realy remember enyone teaching me that there where other gods before God, but i do remember being taught that we will be like God someday. We are His spirit children, and we are alwase growing. In the future, we will be put into one of three kindoms. Celestial Kindom, Tellestial Kingdom, or Terrestrial Kindom. People in rhe Celestial Kingdom will be with God. People in the Telestial Kindom will see Jesus. People in the Terrestrial Kindom will have the Holy Ghost. Before we came to earth we where in Heaven and we made the choice to follow God's plan for us. Hopefully that helped. There is a lot more to learn about our beliefs though

[@brentgarner3143]

This is really good 👍👏

[@mingceline1217]

You will be more inclined to build up instead of tear down. So true!!

[@pedromoo]

It's message is simple, direct, and powerful.

[@bcase2056]

I love this story. It is so important to understand this principle. Thank you

[@dianebrewer6531]

What a great way to get the message across. Words we all need to remember.

[@AfrykaUnyque]

I love this video. WE HAVE TO TRUST THE LORD. I testify that the Lord will reveal truth to us as we are humble and seek it with real intent. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

[@lataifaleofa9998]

You are beautiful blessed

[@mrllewxam]

Another way to look at it is that each man is a different religion each with a different piece of the puzzle.

[@bagnasbayabas]

Open mind means you question everything. You doubt everything and keep on asking questions.

[@jilld5733]

amen!

[@jndj23]

Another beautiful truth expressed in a way that all ages can understand and benefit. The ways of God are truly simple and easy to comprehend.

[@nancyhill6213]

As I watched the story unfold of the young husband going up into the mountains for firewood, I had a feeling something "bad" was going to happen. Of course he got stuck and being alone, couldn't get out. As he did everything he could, first by asking the Lord for help, then setting his dog out at the main road, he finally realized that he might as well cut the wood and load it, fulfilling the reason he was there in the first place. Having been stuck a few times myself while in the mountains, I sensed his frustration and fear. But again, he demonstrated his faith by asking the Lord for his help. Lo and behold, the truck now easily backed out with the heavy load giving him the traction he needed. Sometimes we need to have a heavy load placed on us before we fully understand and demonstrate our need for Heavenly Father's help. Thank you for sharing such a story to remind me of that gospel truth!

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for sharing your insights and feelings, Nancy!

[@JoezCodes]

The guy to the left of bottom center is dabbing at 4:20. Also, great video! Love the message! :)

[@sherryberry6264]

Love these teaching videos, thank you for posting.

[@elimclovin703]

I love how the blind guy was dabbing hahaha! With that aside i have a clear thought of the lesson that was shared! Thank you!

[@BigTallOx]

This video is so true, you'd need to be blind to believe the church is true. If they all could see, they'd know it was only an elephant, but they can't so they believe something that's not true. Just like if believers in "the church" could/would open their eyes, they would see it's not true. It takes closed eyes/minds to be deceived.

[@artillakasaru1846]

Never lied to God because Knows everything and he just doesn’t have to feel things to know thanks he

[@margiagilesvanderveur2583]

WE LOVE YOU D !! YOUR TO BE A GREAT MAN OF GOD !!!!

[@NealMarchant]

Awesome video.. its good to listen to our peers perception of God, acknowledging their experiences while humbly helping them to see the whole picture through Christ's restored gospel.

[@JessicaOrban3606]

I've always loved this fable

[@InfinityEnergy]

What an amazing message! We really need to count our blessings. We have so much gospel knowledge at our finger tips and we need to push away all the nonsense in our lives and truly strive to feel the Spirit and let it guide our lives. God has called prophets in our day and this is proof of it!

[@moroniafrifa614]

What an amazing video! Very inspiring.

[@ShaneBrown20]

And a little child shall lead them. Great video!!

[@ally_lynae]

Just what I needed today.

[@ty16080]

Love this!

[@gayleredd4201]

I love the videos that they play. Especially. The animated one there cute. We need more of them.

[@s444ge6]

Wow. Love this. Makes me realize so much.

[@rickorefice9417]

Can't hold back truth, especially when it is this big

[@wilkinsonquints]

This video was great! My kids loved it and really understood what it meant which was even better.

[@Lupus9999]

Honestly I saw this as an advertisement, before realizing this is a religious view based ad. Its a good message, but just as this states many different ways to see the truth. There are many different beliefs of god or gods or nothing at all. So good video just wasn't expecting a religious advertisement

[@sampathrathnayaka3905]

it's a Buddhist story

[@sophiat2058]

So talented to come up with this analogy!!

[@iliek3102]

Thank you!

[@ResidentKlinton]

This is exceedingly cool.

[@Sassysipe]

one of my favorite parables.

[@angelherrero7519]

About Religious Truth I will say this, It made lot of sense when a friend of mine, in college, took his time to explain to me the basics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Truth needs to make sense and have logic in it. The Gospel of the Lord really does that.

[@nancysmith7961]

Thos is My Father's World

[@ParadigmHQ]

This story was amazing!!!

[@jeanetteroyce213]

I always enjoy listening to president uchtdorf and I think it's clever to put the cartoon characters with the story because it'll keep people's attention especially children's and I think it's a great idea and very well done. Thank you

[@lanajuresko-krpina3701]

LOVE this!!!

[@joshuabowman442]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@jordanwademeier]

For those who are interested, this parable appears to have come from Buddhism, referenced in the Udana. John Godfrey Saxe reconfigured the parable into English and poem form (which is brilliant).

[@msrandomme12]

I needed this today. Thanks!

[@katherinem.4414]

Truth is true…..even if no one believes it….

[@forest992]

🤔..😶😑🙂😀…👍

[@rajusmart5438]

Wonderful message bro Trust in the Lord always to know what is truth🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

[@rfreitas3298]

Perfect video!

[@allenblvd1]

Wonderful Story

[@croffeepot]

great job Heather Dixon!

[@yayab6378]

Thanks 🙏

[@UMersOfUM]

Wonderful! If I were to apply this to modern science it is important to view true observations of ALL fields of science. It is only then can we comprehend the truth of scientific discovery as it properly fits into Nature's magnificent puzzle. As we obtain knowledge and wisdom of Nature's puzzle we can then discover the truth of new natural laws.

[@SusanDianeHowell]

In my experience, truth also tends to overlap. I can find a common truth in varying angles and perspectives. Truth is multi-dimensional. Truth has energy. It’s a fascinating subject really.

[@JessicaOrban3606]

Agreed

[@Starannify]

As our knowledge of all science fields grow, the more intertwined the disciplines are. Such as bio-engineering. As I re-read the Book of Mormon, I never noticed before that the marauding Lamanites that destroyed Ammonihah (which was a city warned that if they did not repent, they would be destroyed...and they were) are the SAME Lamanites that got angry with themselves (then shortly after blamed it on others) for slaying their own brethren (because the brethren did not believe as they did).

[@zimloki9801]

Well put. After all, science is the study of God's work.

[@mysteriesofthesuperstition6793]

Love it

[@maryweber2704]

I love how one of the blind man dated when the elephant was spraying water at them

[@jobanski]

Love the dab there at the end. Lol

[@zacktaylorr]

ya I noticed that without help

[@NewbertZero]

jobanski what time is the dab at. I can't find it

[@TheSkelebro]

it's when the elephant sprays everyone

[@simmi6348]

LOL The animator must be a young lad

[@hannaherickson8609]

😂😂

[@paulleyva5076]

who is the INCREDIBLY TALENTED team that makes these incredible, engaging videos? ♥

[@sonja1240]

Awesome parable

[@deanna.radiant]

This is simply beautiful!

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you, so glad that you enjoyed it.

[@nathancovey]

We need to incorporate these ideas into politics. Amazing message.

[@ateneaflores-castillo8043]

Beautifully told and animated!

[@MangleCosplays]

the guy happy dabbing is sweet. also the video helped a lot

[@samueldiascirino1300]

This is very good

[@davidlawson7227]

This is the truth!

[@sandya.8181]

There are 6 aspects of the mind that link to create a 7th central node: EGO, BODY, SUPEREGO, INTELLECT, ID, ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, ->back to Ego. Each aspect demands part of your attention and claims it knows the truth. Not because it does, but simply because that is its program. They stay on, basically, transmitting two signals: "use me" & "do you want this?" Remaining humble means remembering your system is subject to data quality and limited by access.The central-node becomes the reflection of who you are as it is the binary gate that connects the aspects together and decides that it does want to use something and it does want this. Therefore, you do become your decisions. Also, if you plot these on a sphere and spin it (the thought pattern is circular), you can use the same rules for taking the measurement of kinetic energy in a spinning object.

[@rochellpayne3533]

at the end when they all danced the guy on the very right was dabing but its nice to see good people out there

[@levitastaples1351]

Spread the love

[@glesaidyseve4768]

This is a beautiful video

[@itstwingkelspoppy2635]

I really needed this. Lovely.

[@littlegirlthatsabrightflam8845]

My Dad shared this with Me & Mommy with words,my Mom learned too. I loved it. Now that I watched it, I am thinking what They said. That there is no confusion with The Lord. He knows all, And understands all. We might be confused , He is not. Jesus and Heavenly Father and The Holy Ghost, they loves all people, kindred and tongue. and my Parents knows this is true, they are wise people..The Jesus and The Father & The Holy Ghost knows this is true. My Mom is a wise Woman. My Parents love each other and work together, and are equal. They are perfect at being imperfect. They learns from others in the Gosple of The LDS Church, and learns from many people who are not members whom are wise and good.even thoughs who make mistakes. And I learns from them, who learns from others. I know this is true. In Jesus Name, amen.

[@witwit5763]

Amen

[@AaronLewis1]

In the middle the current debate over what is the truth shoot Coronavirus, I find this video more relevant now than ever.

[@neecee999]

Truly awesome

[@icedthai]

Seek the truth.