I

The greatest obstacle to practicing the truth is when one's own will is too great, that is, when one's own self-interest comes before anything else. That's why such people are always willful when things come up, and they do whatever will personally benefit them, without any consideration of truth principles. This is not seeking the truth at all, but is insisting on one's own way. It's an arrogant disposition, and an unreasonable display.

II

If, one day, you are able to become aware that your preferences and determinations are contrary to the truth; if you're able to deny and see through yourself, no longer believing in yourself, and after that gradually come to not do things your own way or blindly make determinations, but are able to seek the truth, pray to God and lean on Him, then that is the correct practice.

III

Learning to seek the truth is so crucial. One can avoid following their own will and acting rashly, they can avoid revelations of corruption and evil consequences, and they can learn how to wait and be patient, and can stop mistakes from occurring by perceiving things clearly and accurately. These things can all be achieved by seeking the truth. If you're able to seek the truth, practice the truth, and submit to God, the problem of your revelations of corrupt dispositions will be resolved.

from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Submission to God Is a Basic Lesson in Gaining the Truth