Alma teaches that to begin to exercise our faith, we need only have a sincere desire and believe enough to give place for the word. Once placed in our hearts, the seed (word) will begin to enlarge our soul and enlighten our understanding; thus we will begin to feel that it is a good seed as it becomes delicious to us. The Lord has taught clearly about doing His will to know of the truth. “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself” (John 7:17).