Relief Society lesson Nov. 21st, given by Emihlie Wells
'The Gift of the Holy Ghost' - Gospel Principles, Chapter 21
There is a difference between the Holy Ghost and the gift of the Holy Ghost.
The gift of the Holy Ghost is the privilege—given to people who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ, been baptized, and been confirmed as members of the Church—to receive continual guidance and inspiration from the Holy Ghost.
To be worthy to have the help of the Holy Ghost, we must seek earnestly to obey the commandments of God. We must keep our thoughts and actions pure.
President Boyd K. Packer said,“This voice of the Spirit speaks gently, prompting you what to do or what to say, or it may caution or warn you" (in Conference Report, Oct. 1994, 77; or Ensign, Nov. 1994, 60).
The gift of the Holy Ghost is one of God’s greatest gifts to us. Through the Holy Ghost we may know that God lives, that Jesus is the Christ, and that His Church has been restored to the earth. We may have the promptings of the Holy Ghost to show us all the things we should do (see 2 Nephi 32:5). The Holy Ghost sanctifies us to prepare us for God’s presence. We may enjoy the gifts of the Spirit (see chapter 22 in this book). This great gift from our Heavenly Father can also bring peace to our hearts and an understanding of the things of God (see 1 Corinthians 2:9–12).
During the lesson one sister commented how the direction and guidance received through the gift of the Holy Ghost reminded her of a kind of GPS (Global Positioning System). What a great blessing it is to be able to have that kind of daily guidance available to us.
Another sister commented that through the gift of the Holy Ghost we are purified. (This is a needful process of our preparation to be able to return to live with our Heavenly Father.)
