Any statement of fact is true or false in virtue of some existing state of affairs in the World. In many cases the truth-value of a statement is determined by appealing to the truth-values of certain other statements, but this process must terminate somewhere if the truth-value of any statement of fact is to be assessed at all. An epistemological view according to which the process of verification or falsification terminates with statements of a logically distinct kind is a view to the effect that there is a distinct class of basic statement: The principal questions that have been considered are: Is there such a class of statement? If there is, what is the relation between these statements and certain nonverbal occurrences called experiences? Are basic statements descriptions of the private experiences of the speaker or of publicly observable events? Are these statements either incorrigible (that is, of such a character that they cannot be false, or cannot be shown to be false) or indubitable (that is, such that they cannot rationally be doubted? These questions have been much discussed by modern empiricists, especially in connection with the verifiability criterion of meaning. A fact is a statement that can be proven true. An opinion expresses someone’s belief, feeling, view, idea, or judgment about something or someone. #RandolphHarris 1 of 6

Truth is perhaps the most important name of God, in fact, it is more correct to say that Truth is God than to say God is truth. And where there is Truth, there is also knowledge which is true. It is not supposable that human reason can understand all that God may see fit to reveal; yet faith may receive as fact what cannot analyze and understand. A clear, intelligible statement of God may be above and beyond the grasp of our reason in all its relations, and yet faith apprehend and admit it, as a single truth. Faith supplements reason, as the telescope does the unassisted eyes, and resolves and makes evident what was nebulous. Only what is palpably contrary to the reason rejected. As a statement above the reason, but from a credible source, it must be passed up to faith for a reception. To reject a statement of revelation as contrary to reason, one must first compass, surround and take it in, as one must know all the shore to declare the land an island. To reject the doctrine of logarithms or the asymptote one must understand the higher mathematics, but a child may believe the father’s statement of them. So God may give us definitions, propositions and declarations of truth, as serviceable as they are incomprehensible, and faith be strong where reason staggers, in their reception. It our pride of intellect we incline to call that contrary to reason or absurd which we cannot understand in its nature. #RandolphHarris 2 of 6

Humility and faith should come to our relief in such cases, specially if the communication is from God or concerning him. It should not trouble us to admit that the nature of God, the mode of his existence and manifestation, and the process of his providence in human affairs, and sometimes beyond our comprehension; while a simple declaration of fact concerning these things may be intelligible to reason and acceptable to faith. If we discriminate properly between facts and modes, what is and how it is, and concede that God may reveal the one and not the other, we shall find ample and harmonious scope for both reason and faith. A belief that God knows more than humans, and can declare facts without explaining them, and then a belief in the facts divinely given, without a rationalistic analysis of their modes, has the double blessedness of a human contentment and the divine approbation. We have extended these preliminary remarks for the relief of some who have difficulty in receiving separate truths from God, or truths that they cannot fully understand, or that do not at first seem to harmonize with other truths as clearly revealed. #RandolphHarris 3 of 6

A better understanding of the nature and claims of a revelation from God would prepare the way for a better reception of it, specially its isolated truths and mysterious declarations. Whether truth emerges from a scientific laboratory or through revelation, all truth emanates from God. All truth is part of the gospel. In all professional endeavors, rigorous standards of accuracy are required. Scholars cherish their freedom of expression. However, full freedom cannot be experienced if part of one’s knowledge is ruled out-of-bounds by edicts of humans. Spiritual truth cannot be ignored—especially divine commandments. Keeping divine commandments brings blessings, every time! Breaking divine commandments brings a loss of blessings, every time! The acts of a person are ascribed to the Spirit. The Spirit makes intercession for us, confers gifts, as wisdom, knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, of miracles and of tongues. The Spirit regenerated and sanctifies.  These are the acts of an agent, a person. They are acts inseparable from personality. Problems abound in this World because it is populated by imperfect people. Their objectives and desires are heavily influenced by their faith or lack of it. Many put other priorities ahead of God. Some challenge the relevance of religion in modern life. #RandolphHarris 4 of 6

As in every age, so today there are those who mock or decry the free exercise of religion. Some even blame religion for a number of the World’s issues. Admittedly, there have been times when atrocities have been committed in the name of religion. However, living the Lord’s pure religion, which means striving to become a true disciple of the Savior, is a way of life and a daily commitment that will provide divine guidance. As we practice our religion, we are exercising faith, we are letting our faith show. The Lord knew men, women, and his children would need to learn how to find God. The scriptures provide one of the best ways to find our course and stay on it. Scriptural knowledge also provides precious protection. For example, throughout history, infections like childbirth fever claimed the lives of many innocent mothers and babies. Yet the Old Testament had the correct principles for the handling of infected patients, written more than 3,000 years ago! Many people perished because human’s quest for knowledge had failed to heed the word of the Lord! We gain great knowledge from the scriptures and obtain inspiration through prayers. Doing so will help us as we make daily decisions. #RandolphHarris 5 of 6

Especially when the laws of humans are created and enforced, God’s laws must ever be our standards. In dealing with controversial issues, we should first search for God’s guidance. The Holy Ghost is a divine, influencing power,  divine emanations of influences and energies. Right now God is breathing on our dream. He is going to multiply what we have. God will multiply our talent, resources, and creativity. This is not the time to shrink back in fear. This is the time to move forward in faith. We should get up every morning knowing we are anointed. We are equipped and empowered. We have everything we need to fulfill our destiny. The temptation to be popular may prioritize public opinion above the word of God. Political campaigns and marketing strategies widely employ public opinion polls to shape their plans. Result of those polls are informative. However, they can hardly be used as ground to justify disobedience to God’s commandments! Evil, error, and darkness will never be truth, even if popular. We must get over anything holding us back from the amazing future God has in store. Forgiveness is the economy of the heart. RandolphHarris 6 of 6

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