Yielding to the Enticings of the Holy Spirit
Kenneth Johnson October 2002 Sunday Afternoon Session
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The prophet Mormon expands our view of the source of those impressions in these words: “The Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil.”
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giveth light to every man that cometh into the world; and the Spirit enlighteneth every man through the world, that hearkeneth to the voice of
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“And every one that hearkeneth to the voice of the Spirit cometh unto God, even the Father.”
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did pray for that which they most desired; and they desired that the Holy Ghost should be given unto them.”
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As I have looked back over my life, it is clear to me that many decisions—some seemingly small at the time and others with which I have wrestled, recognizing their import—have caused me to climb to higher planes than I would had I not yielded to the enticings of the Holy Spirit.
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As I have looked back over my life, it is clear to me that many decisions—some seemingly small at the time and others with which I have wrestled, recognizing their import—have caused me to climb to higher planes than I would had I not yielded to the enticings of the Holy Spirit.
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Without this glorious gift, we cannot comprehend the purpose of life or the great plan of the Eternal Father.
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Without this glorious gift, we cannot comprehend the purpose of life or the great plan of the Eternal Father.
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“Neither is man capable to make them known, for they are only to be seen and understood by the power of the Holy Spirit, which God bestows on those who love him, and purify themselves before
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“Father, I pray thee that thou wilt give the Holy Ghost unto all them that shall believe in their words.”
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In this turbulent, troubled world, we can find assurance and enjoy peace of conscience by believing the words of the prophets and through the companionship of the Comforter.
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Chapter 25: Jesus Again in Jerusalem
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 29: On to Jerusalem
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The voice was real; it was no subjective whisper of comfort to the inner consciousness of Jesus, but an external, objective reality.
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Chapter 33: The Last Supper and the Betrayal
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Chapter 37: The Resurrection and the Ascension
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Chapter 41: Personal Manifestations of God the Eternal Father and of His Son Jesus Christ in Modern Times
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