Spirit Matters

The Holy Ghost, or the Holy Spirit, is somewhat of a mystery to us. It is not tangible, but it can be felt within our hearts. It is not seen, yet it can be with us at all times, or it can be absent from us depending on our worthiness. It can even be conferred upon us individually, and help further guide us to truth.

   Although we may not know what the Holy Ghost looks like, nor fully understand the logistics of how the Spirit may operate, we must comprehend that it is important to us as a society and as individuals. We like to think that as humans we are very complex, intelligent creatures. Maybe we are. But, for some reason, we seem only to be able to be occupied by one thing at a time. In addition, our hearts and minds are only able to be filled with either charity and love for God or pride and love for ourselves. When we seek to better the lives of others we are given many blessings from God, one of them being the Spirit. When we serve ourselves, we push God, and the Holy Spirit, out of our lives. This is evident on a societal level, as well. Looking at the Book of Mormon it appears to be a continual pattern. Ether shows it very clearly, as the society goes through rise and fall so quickly in this summary. Chapter 15 verse 19 states that the Spirit ceased to strive with the Jaredites and because of their wickedness and pride, Satan had full power over them. 

The choices we make are important. Not only because they affect the schools and jobs we get in life, but because they impact the blessings we can receive from Heavenly Father and the Holy Ghost. When we choose to live righteously, we can feel the Holy Spirit in our lives, and it will guide us to truth. 

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