[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f9wJ6ffjutjCfucbayf_H9s4iZthc3f-ades03WkkTXQ":3,"$fe-bWNdDcOKmZtAOH7DqqmmjvP8mFbXJseeCcsR7zt5E":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},204846,"John Andreas Widtsoe","J",23,null,"john-andreas-widtsoe",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":77},[14,22,28,34,40,46,52,58,65,71],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3146335,"Let every man sing his own song in life.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3146334,"The Church ever operates in full light. There is no secrecy about its doctrine, aim, or work.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3146330,"True freedom, which is full joy, is the complete recognition of law and adaptation to it. Bondage comes from ignorance of law or opposition to it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3146326,"The essential thought must ever be that a man does not, except in his spiritual infancy, accept a statement merely because the Church or someone in authority declares it correct, but because, under mature examination, it is found to be true and right and worthwhile.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},3146324,"The condition of the body limits, largely, the expression of the spirit.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},3146317,"The better men know the Lord, the better may the eternal truths we learn be applied in our daily lives.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":9},3146311,"Man must learn to know the universe precisely as it is, or he cannot successfully find his place in it. A man should therefore use his reasoning faculty in all matters involving truth, and especially as concerning his religion. He must learn to distinguish between truth and error.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":64},3146305,"That which is true must always remain true, though the applications may change greatly from generation to generation. It is the absence of such fundamental certainties, no doubt, that leads men into continual search for a satisfying religion, or that drives them away from their old religion.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to John Andreas Widtsoe, a renowned American educator, scientist, and religious leader. As a professor at the University of Utah and a prominent figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Widtsoe lived through significant social, scientific, and philosophical changes in the early 20th century. His words reflect the intellectual and spiritual struggles of his time, particularly in the face of rapid modernization and the erosion of traditional values.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, Widtsoe's statement seems to affirm the timeless nature of fundamental truths. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a subtle paradox: the very essence of truth is not its rigidity, but its adaptability. Widtsoe suggests that the absence of fundamental certainties drives people to seek new forms of spirituality or abandon old ones, implying that truth is not a fixed entity, but a dynamic and evolving concept that must be reinterpreted in the context of changing times.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that your understanding of a particular truth or principle is not a fixed entity, but a living, breathing concept that must be reexamined and reinterpreted as circumstances change. By embracing the dynamic nature of truth, you can develop a more nuanced and adaptive approach to problem-solving, innovation, and personal growth, recognizing that the applications may change, but the underlying principles remain a constant guide.",{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3146302,"To Latter-day Saints there can be no objection to the careful and critical study of the scriptures, ancient or modern, provided only that it be an honest study – a search for truth.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3146298,"Deceit is the mark of evil. Even if the evil messenger does not appear in person, the test is the same.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":79,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,3,10]