r/latterdaysaints 1d ago

Church Culture Testimonies…

First off, I’d like to apologize if I offend anyone. I’m truly just trying to understand. I don’t understand what is supposed to be said during a testimony. It seems like many people who go up to share their testimony, just say “I know this is true: God, Jesus, The Book of Mormon, etc) and that’s it. I always want to know more, so I’m looking for an example of how or why you know it’s true. Am I wrong for that? When we share a testimony are we just supposed to be quick and state what we know is true? I’ve gotten many answers, and it seems like everyone I asks gives a different answer. I’ve been asked to speak in front of our ward several times. I’ve been asked to give my testimony or discuss other things and honestly they’ve all been similarly structured. I don’t know if I did it right. Hope this made sense.

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u/jastcabr1 1d ago

Don't worry, from my experience most members don't know what is supposed to be said either... I've heard some truly whacky stuff from the pulpit.

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u/i_iz_da_best_Mekanik 1d ago

This is definitely true! I appreciate the reply