tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post7009414478553100320..comments2023-05-25T06:06:11.381-06:00Comments on for posterity...: The Spirit of GodDavid and Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18397313447137818213noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-35101112246126638882009-04-17T10:19:00.000-06:002009-04-17T10:19:00.000-06:00Crystal, there is also a great article in the Ensi...Crystal, there is also a great article in the Ensign from many years ago. I gave a relief society lesson several years ago on the Light of Christ. It really made me look at the world differently. In this article it describes how the Light of Christ is in and through and around everything in the world. everywhere we look and within everything we look is the Light of Christ. another great concept is that the light of Christ is the conduit through which the Holy Ghost works, kind of a divine fiber optic line. I'll forward you my lesson. debbyDavid and Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397313447137818213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-44611961797831933532009-04-16T20:04:00.000-06:002009-04-16T20:04:00.000-06:00Crystal,
Here's how I understand it:
what you felt...Crystal,<br />Here's how I understand it:<br />what you felt throughout your life was the influence of the Holy Ghost. It is available for anyone. It comes in short bursts in times you need it. You can only obtain the Gift of the Holy Ghost after you are baptized and then given the gift through confirmation.<br />The Light of Christ is another very interesting, deep concept. It is the power that tells us all what is right and wrong. Everyone who comes to the earth are blessed with this This is kind of our conscience. Unfortunately, most who are blessed with this will ignore it. This is from LDS.org:<br />The Light of Christ is the divine energy, power, or influence that proceeds from God through Christ and gives life and light to all things. The Light of Christ influences people for good and prepares them to receive the Holy Ghost. One manifestation of the Light of Christ is what we call a conscience. <br />I can't explain it quite as well as some, so here are a couple really good talks:<br />The Unspeakable Gift by Joseph Wirthlin<br />Tha Light of Christ by Boyd K Packer<br />Walk in the Light by Henry Eyring<br />These are good ones. I hope this answers your questions.<br />ColinColin & Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467459886038171303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-40682232756220873682009-04-16T13:31:00.000-06:002009-04-16T13:31:00.000-06:00One more thing, if it isn't already obvious, both ...One more thing, if it isn't already obvious, both the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost can be ignored. They are tools available for our use, but no one's forcing us to use them.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564884205946902993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-77027881378898812892009-04-16T13:23:00.000-06:002009-04-16T13:23:00.000-06:00Crystal, I always kind of think of the light of ch...Crystal, I always kind of think of the light of christ as your conscience...it tells you when something is right or wrong. It makes you want to be kind to others. Keeps you honest, etc. <br /><br />The Holy Ghost is something beyond your own conscience. It comforts you, it protects you from danger, it testifies of Christ and teaches you things you couldn't possibly know on your own. In Eva's simple 2-year old words, "The Holy Ghost helps us". (Seriously...I've heard her talk about the Holy Ghost more than once.)<br /><br />There's a great talk Elder Packer gave in the April 2005 Ensign, called the Light of Christ. You should be able to find it on the church website. Good luck with your talk!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564884205946902993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-47590523833510368922009-04-16T11:52:00.000-06:002009-04-16T11:52:00.000-06:00I have been reading A Marvelous Work and a Wonder ...I have been reading A Marvelous Work and a Wonder by LeGrand Richards. It is wonderful and if you can get your hands on a copy of it on page 111 the chapter explains beautifully the Light of Christ and the mission of the Holy Ghost. It is explained in words that made it clear to me and I have had questions re the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost. Hope this helps. What fun it was to meet your brother and his wife, I am just sorry Val wasn't there.Gerald and Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702380406044082908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-62087975588633945892009-04-16T06:21:00.000-06:002009-04-16T06:21:00.000-06:00I was just reading it and I actually quoted you in...I was just reading it and I actually quoted you in it. I must have asked for thoughts on here also.Jason and Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05815949433202011419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-28421059692015916802009-04-16T06:19:00.000-06:002009-04-16T06:19:00.000-06:00Crystal, I gave a talk on the Light of Christ a fe...Crystal, I gave a talk on the Light of Christ a few months ago, I'll email it to you.Jason and Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05815949433202011419noreply@blogger.com