“A testimony comes when the Holy Ghost gives the earnest seeker a witness of the truth. A moving testimony vitalizes faith; that is, it induces repentance and obedience to the commandments. Conversion, on the other hand, is the fruit of or the reward for, repentance and obedience. Conversion is effected by divine forgiveness which remits sins. Thus the earnest seeker is converted to a newness of life. His spirit is healed.” Marion G. Romney
“Whereas a testimony is spiritual knowledge of truth obtained through the power of the Holy Ghost, conversion is deepening devotion to and consistent application of the knowledge we have received. Knowing that the gospel is true is the essence of testimony. Consistently being true to the gospel we know is the essence of conversion. … We should both know the gospel is true and constantly be true to the gospel.” David Bednar (Act in Doctrine, p 83)
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