Unbelievers
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Also: Unbelieving.
Religious traits can stem from nonreligious sources, but without spiritual roots, they lack true survival value and spiritual significance. 102:7.4
Believers’ certain reply to unbelievers: How do you know that I do not know? 102:6.5 102:7.6-9
Morality, loyalty, filial piety, honesty, and idealism can stem from nonreligious beliefs, but only spiritual roots can yield true spiritual growth and survival value. 102:7.4
Challenge unbelievers with profound faith and unshakable certainty. 103:8.5
Unbelievers may show religious loyalty to their espoused cause, reflecting the unquestioning loyalty and wholehearted devotion found in all religions. 100:6.1
Jesus does not offer the same peace to unbelievers as he does to his followers, who find solace in doing the will of God rather than seeking joy and satisfaction in material world. 181:1.7
It would be far better for disciples to placate the wrath of unbelievers in ordinary circumstances, to continue preaching the gospel and live on the earth for many years. 181:2.15
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Jesus gives peace to followers 181:1.7 — Jn 14:27a.
- Are you able to drink my cup? 181:2.15 — Mt 20:20-22; Mk 10:35-39a.
- Brethren angry at time 181:2.15 — Mt 20:24; Mk 10:41.
- James will “drink cup” 181:2.15 — Acts 12:1-2.
- Possess your souls in patience 181:2.15 — Lk 21:19.
- Different lengths of life 181:2.15 — Jn 21:22-23.
Where it appears
Unbelievers is linked in 1 paragraph of the text.