It help us find and bring forth the good that may be concealed in others.Ĥ. It helps us discern things as they really are in us as well as others.ģ. It helps us detect hidden error and evil in ourselves. It helps us detect hidden error and evil in others.Ģ. The gift of discernment operates in four major ways:ġ. Notice impressions you may receive about someone and promptly respond to it and obey. Pray for spiritual eyes to see those who have a need. When we are quick to observe, we promptly look or notice and obey. Discernment is a light of protection and direction in a world that grows increasingly dark, having a clear sense of spiritual direction. Spiritual Gifts: APPLY * It is vitally important to seek and increase in the gift of being " Quick to Observe." It is an antecedent to and is linked with the spiritual gift of discernment. 51) The spirit of the Lord can be our guide and bless us with direction, instruction and spiritual protection. My whole desire will be to do good, bring forth righteousness and build up the kingdom of God. The Spirit of the Lord whispers peace and joy to my soul. As I continue to learn, this knowledge will give me power to understand and apply truths I learn. When the Holy Ghost is with me He fuels a great desire for constant learning and I can learn effectively through Him. 44)įundamentally, all gospel teachings and activities are centered on coming unto Christ by receiving the Holy Ghost in our lives. We Must Act in Righteousness always to have the Holy Ghost:įaith. Strive to always have the spirit with you. APPLY *Recognize impressions when they come to me AND recognize the influences or events that cause me to withdraw myself from the Holy Ghost. The Book of Mormon is the primary source in gaining help in learning how to invite the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. I must act in accordance to appropriately inviting the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost in all I do. It is vital and essential that I constantly strive for the baptism of the Holy Ghost. We learn Line upon Line according to our Faith and Diligence. By our faith, the Holy Ghost will give greater insights and knowledge. By desiring to know, asking, seeking, knocking and being diligent, persistent "doers of the word" we are put in possession of the Holy Ghost. HOW WE LEARN: We learn through acting and not being acted upon. Only through spiritual understanding will they retain the truth and then apply it. Teach and nurture appropriately so the Holy Ghost can be the master teacher, confirming the truth in their heart. Ask questions to help the child act in the learning process for himself. Treat children as an agent, not an object. Teaching Children to Understand the Doctrine: Our moral agency through the atonement of Jesus Christ is divinely designed to facilitate our learning through our actions without being condemned by that experience. Heavenly Father's plan is to enable us to learn. Read, study, ponder, search, ask, knock, record thoughts and feelings, link, connect, revise, rethink, ask again, start again and most important, act.įaith in Jesus Christ + Willingness to Act = Will invite the Holy Ghost to help you more fully understand basic gospel truthsĬHAPTER 1: AN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY TO LEARN Essential to our spiritual learning is the principle of acting as agents and not being acted upon as objects. Spiritual learning is activated by faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.
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