BoM truth prayer

[MichaelJ]

Question,

If I pray whether the Book of Mormon is true, and I feel that I was answered that it was not true, then what? Does this then invalidate this type of truth test?

For example, I know someone who has prayed about the Qu'ran and claims that he received an answer that it was true, from God.

How can one put so much faith in this prayer revelation in this case?

Should I take heed to the warning in which the Bible tells me not to trust my heart?

Once again, if I pray over and over sincerely and receive an answer proclaiming that it is not true, and a Muslim has the same experience to proclaim his book is correct, how can one then rely on this truth test?

Thank you for your input!

MichaelJ

[Palerider]

Its very simple....if you don't feel its true...then its not important to you...and you go on with your life.

[aranyborju]

Thanks for your question. The fact is that many spiritual texts contain such "truth tests." The one in the Qu'ran goes something like this:

Sura 2:23 And if you are in doubt as to that which We have revealed to Our servant, then produce a

chapter (sura) like it and call on your witnesses besides Allah if you are truthful.

Sura 10:38 Or do they say: He has forged it? Say: Then bring a chapter (sura) like this and invite whom you can besides Allah, if you are truthful.

And of course there is the one that you mentioned in the Book of Mormon.

If you pray to know the truthfulness of a book of scripture and receive an answer stating that it is not true, I would ask internally; "Is this a preconcieved notion?" "Do I truly seek the truth, or do I seek only to prove that something is not true?"

Only you can answer that question, and I don't presume to be the judge of you sincerity in seeking the truth. I can tell you that I have prayed concerning the Book of Mormon, and recieved revelation that it was truly written by prophets of God. Other people from different faiths have had similar revelations regarding their own spiritual texts as well, so the only advice that I can give is to ask sincerely, with a pure heart and no preconcieved notions, and follow the revelation that you recieve. No one can recieve it for you.

I hope these ramblings answered you question.

[MichaelJ]

I appreciate your answers, but all that I can conclude from these real-life example is that this test confirms different answers to many people, and therefore is not a true test.

It seems to be more of a (put your worries to rest because I feel it was revealed true to me) test; which many religions use. What are your thoughts on this?

The second part of my question was, is this what the Bible was talking about when it says not to trust your heart; if not, what was it referring to in context?

I really appreciate your time and answers!!

Edited March 12, 2009 by MichaelJ
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[pam]

As it has been discovered that MichaelJ has been busy sending numerous members of the site links to an Anti Mormon site...the thread is now closed.

He was specifically targeting those members who are searching for answers.

Edited March 12, 2009 by pam