Three Tips to Spot a Truth-Teller

In a world filled with deceptions, how can disciples of Christ seek and defend the truth? Connor shares three specific tips to identify truth-tellers amongst us.

[lynncannon]

Living in such a diligent and faithful way such that we don't grieve the spirit of the Holy Ghost for our guide is the most powerful way to have "eyes that see clearly and discern between truth and error".

[livewithinyourmeans]

Connor. Thank you for your integrity, wisdom, and caring to help others see the truth.

[littled]

Quote from the movie Nefarious.

Jimmy "I didn't know I was in a fight, "

Nefarious (the demon) "That's why you're losing."

[Telavian]

It is relative easy to apply these things outside of your group, however much harder to do so in your own group.

[caslevi]

Connor, Great points!!! I love how you think!!! :)

[freethinker]

Omgosh. Thank you so much. I say this all the time to everyone, including myself. I’ve sent this to many. Thank you for your clarity. I’m so grateful for your support of truth! It’s awesome to seek it and not fear it. Adjustment in growth is why we are here so that eventually we can see clearly.

[davidgratton]

Great presentation. Great logical reasoning. I have claimed as a teacher in the church that the most important skill we have to develop is to distinguish between and error. There can be no value in embracing a falsehood.

[kevinparkin]

I learned to discern Truth as a 16 year old high school junior in George Hewitt's debate class. He taught us how to Flow Chart arguments and counter arguments. Lies, fake claims, deceptions, convolutions, false flags, nonsense, hollow rhetoric is all exposed by the Flow Chart.

[daleclark]

Awesome summation of tips to help us use the gifts from Christ to help us discern truth from error. Thanks Conner for such clarity on this important subject. Loved it!!

[edtalbott]

Is there an example of the Q15 ever admitting they were wrong? Per Elder Oaks, the church does not seek for nor give apologies. To apologize would be admitting there was a wrong that needs a correction.

[GodLovesYouAskHim]

Great episode Connor. I have had this discussion with many people. Your view of what you believe does not affect truth. It is your paradigm

[beckywright]

This was great, I’m going to buy your book.the truth shall always make you free and enlighten you.

[jasonsellers]

Another tip: Look for those who tell you to do your own research, who exhort you to find the truth for yourself, who design things in an open-source manner, etc.

Such people can't be trusted blindly, of course (especially when they're imploring you to *not* trust them blindly), but they typically deserve at least a moment or two of consideration. If they're confident enough in what they're saying that they ask you to find out for yourself, then they'll presumably be fine with you arriving at a different conclusion than they did. They may even be willing to admit their mistake and change their mind when you compare notes, thus demonstrating they're a truth-teller in yet another way.

[CornPopPomade]

About 3/4 of the way through this musing and it think this might be one of my favorite yet.

[curtissimmons]

Very well done Conor! Thanks for the tips on seeking truth. There is no short cut to truth, it requires personal study, time, and patience. Can’t wait to get your book!

[tinariches]

The way you’ve described the news media/government also describes the lds church institution and its top leadership. Once eyes are opened to truths, you can’t unsee them. Then comes the next step, what does one do about it? Like you said, we accept the truth and make the necessary changes needed to move forward.

[jeffolsen]

I love the topic: What is Truth?
When Pilot asked Jesus, "what is truth?", he may have asked one of the most profound questions of all time.

[americanmilitaryhistory]

A prophet/seer/revelator is not, - *NOT* - a jedi knight. We must be very careful (and the Brethren must likewise be careful --something they fail to do on occasion) about shaping the expectations of members and non-members about what it means to be called as a Prophet.

General Authorities are prone to often make mistakes on very important issues, which should surprise no one. These guys are human. They can misjudge the character & integrity of close assistants, they can be lied to, they can be tricked & fooled into doing saying things not beneficial to the restoration. However, they are the chosen. By small & simple means have great things been brought (and will yet be brought) to pass. These hard working Brethren certainly qualify as small & simple, and I don't resent them for it one bit. They are doing their best and I love them for making the effort.

Those who do not believe in the necessity of modern prophets, I invite them to take a walk down the street. They are sure to find a fashionable church with nice people who are happy to mingle woke philosophy with scripture.

[SteppingStonesSTEAM]

You shall know the truth of ALL things.

[aBrewster]

Bonus tip to spot a truth teller: if something said by a lawyer or business man acting under motivated reasoning raises a red flag, take it seriously!