The Voices We Choose To Hear
THE VOICES WE CHOOSE TO HEAR Around 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul warned the Corinthians of “so many kinds of voices in the world.” If Paul were alive today- with the invention of radio, television, the internet and social media, we can only imagine the increased concern he would have with the thousands of additional voices vying for our attention! “The voices I hear are persuasive, seductive, fascinating and confusing. Speaking across the earth, they are part of a mighty battle that is being waged for the minds of men.”(Gordon B. Hinckley April Gen Conf. 1966) “Too many voices are deceptive, seductive and can pull us off the covenant path.”(Russell M. Nelson, “Make time for the Lord”, General Conf. October 2021) “If most of the information you get comes from social or other media, your ability to hear the whisperings of the spirit will be diminished. If you are not also seeking the Lord through daily prayer and ...