What constitutes a belief in God?

Thomas R. Valletta

“Benjamin taught his people eight steps, an early sort of the Articles of Faith … which appear at the center … of the speech (see Mosiah 4:9–10). His eight incremental and sequential steps are (1) believe that he is, (2) believe that he created all things, (3) believe that he has all wisdom and power, (4) honestly admit that man does not comprehend all, (5) believe that you must repent and forsake your sins, (6) humble yourself before God, (7) ask in sincerity of heart for forgiveness, and (8) if you believe these things, see that you do them” (Welch, “King Benjamin’s Speech,” 75–76).

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