“For
he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be
unfolded to them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times as
in times of old, and as well in times of old as in times to come; wherefore the
course of the Lord is one eternal round.” 1 Nephi 10:19 The Book of Mormon
You have been
introduced and taught many points of truth found in the Bible. You have been shown how the Bible details
what you were, how you came to be here, and what you are meant to become. Most importantly, you have been taught about
the role Jesus Christ plays in your personal development and salvation.
Now that you have
received these teaching, if you would like to know if they are true, if they
are not evident to you, the witness of the Holy Spirit can provide you with the
knowledge they are true. Ponder what you
have learned, read the Bible, (you are also asked to read the Book of Mormon) and
pray to your Father in Heaven to know truth.
“Thou gavest
also thy good spirit to instruct them. …” Nehemiah 9:20
“And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge.
…” Exodus 31:3
“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the
Father will send in my name, he shall
teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I
have said unto you.” John 14:26
The witness of truth
by the Holy Spirit is often described as a burning in the chest.
“Is not my word
like as a fire? saith the Lord. …” Jeremiah 23:29
To be a little more
descriptive, the witness of the Spirit can feel like a light has been turned on
in a darkened room, to understand with sureness, and most wonderfully, the witness
of the Holy Spirit can feel like love.
It is God’s love for you.
“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts
by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” Romans 5:5
I bear witness of
the reality of Jesus Christ and of God the Father. There is no other way to God
the Father but through Christ. Their gospel is the perfect program, and the only
path to salvation. I am so grateful for the gospel and priesthood.
Watch- To Look, Reach, and Come unto Christ