The Gift of the Holy Ghost

2 Nephi 31:12. The Gift of the Holy Ghost

“An intelligent being, in the image of God, possesses, every organ, attribute, sense, sympathy, affection, of will, wisdom, love, power and gift, which is possessed by God Himself.

But these are possessed by man, in his rudimental state, in a subordinate sense of the word. Or, in other words, these attributes are in embryo, and are to be gradually developed. They resemble a bud, a germ, which gradually develops into bloom, and then, by progress, produces the mature fruit after its own kind.

The gift of the Holy Spirit adapts itself to all these organs or attributes. It quickens all the intellectual faculties, increases, enlarges, expands and purifies all the natural passions and affections, and adapts them, by the gift of wisdom, to their lawful use. It inspires, develops, cultivates and matures all the fine toned sympathies, joys, tastes, kindred feelings and affections of our nature. It inspires virtue, kindness, goodness, tenderness, gentleness and charity. It develops beauty of person, form and features. It tends to health, vigor, animation and social feeling. It develops and invigorates all the faculties of the physical and intellectual man. It strengthens, invigorates and gives tone to the nerves. In short, it is, as it were, marrow to the bone, joy to the heart, light to the eyes, music to the ears, and life to the whole being."

Parley P. Pratt, Key to the Science of Theology, p. 61

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I know that as we are faithful and are in tune to the Holy Ghost, that the Lord will bless each and every son and daughter through the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is a separate person from our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ. I know that as we hear and heed the Holy Ghost's prompting that certain situations will be avoided. I know that all things can be found by searching for answers in the scriptures and not just the bible, but the Book of Mormon as well. I know that we listen to the Holy Ghost that we will find what we are searching for in every aspect of our life, whether it be choosing a college to go to, or choosing when to take what class, or finding a spouse. I know the Holy Ghost is a important part of the Godhead and will always be there to guide us. We just need to put the worldly distractions often to hear the Holy Ghost.