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Moroni 10 - Outline 3 - Remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men 4 - Ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true 5 - Deny not the power

2 Moroni 10 - Outline 3 - Remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men 4 - Ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true 5 - Deny not the power of God 8 - Deny not the gifts of God 18 - Remember that every good gift cometh of Christ 19 - Remember that [Christ] is the same yesterday, today, and forever 27 - Remember these things [that Moroni has written] 30 - Come unto Christ

3 Gifts of the Spirit Moroni 10

4 Gifts of the Spirit Moroni 10: For behold, to one is given by the Spirit of God, that he may teach the word of wisdom; 10 And to another, that he may teach the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 11 And to another, exceedingly great faith; and to another, the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 12 And again, to another, that he may work mighty miracles; 13 And again, to another, that he may prophesy concerning all things; 14 And again, to another, the beholding of angels and ministering spirits; 15 And again, to another, all kinds of tongues; 16 And again, to another, the interpretation of languages and of divers kinds of tongues. 17 And all these gifts come by the Spirit of Christ; and they come unto every man severally, according as he will. 18 And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that every good gift cometh of Christ. Other gifts scriptures 1 Corinthians 12: For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. D & C 46: 13-26

5 Important Notes Many more gifts then what Paul or Moroni record, as Moroni says, for they are many. There are different ways that these gifts are administered The are given to us for our profit The gifts come to you by the spirit of Christ; and they come until every man according to our desires and to the will of God We should ask for them and seek them. D&C 46:8 seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given;

Marvin J. Ashton gifts of the Spirit that are not always evident or noteworthy but that are very important. Among these may be your gifts gifts not so evident but nevertheless real and valuable.

6 Marvin J. Ashton gifts of the Spirit that are not always evident or noteworthy but that are very important. Among these may be your gifts gifts not so evident but nevertheless real and valuable. Let us review some of these less-conspicuous gifts: the gift of asking; the gift of listening; the gift of hearing and using a still, small voice; the gift of being able to weep; the gift of avoiding contention; the gift of being agreeable; the gift of avoiding vain repetition; the gift of seeking that which is righteous; the gift of not passing judgment; the gift of looking to God for guidance; the gift of being a disciple; the gift of caring for others; the gift of being able to ponder; the gift of offering prayer; the gift of bearing a mighty testimony; and the gift of receiving the Holy Ghost

Their presence is proof of the divinity of the Lord s work; where they are not found, there the Church and kingdom of God is not.

7 Bruce R. McConkie [The purpose of spiritual gifts] is to enlighten, encourage, and edify the faithful so that they will inherit peace in this life and be guided toward eternal life in the world to come. Their presence is proof of the divinity of the Lord s work; where they are not found, there the Church and kingdom of God is not. The promise is that they shall never be done away as long as the earth continues in its present state, except for unbelief (Moro. 10:19), but when the perfect day comes and the saints obtain exaltation, there will be no more need for them. As Paul expressed it, When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. (1 Cor. 13.) Faithful persons are expected to seek the gifts of the Spirit with all their hearts. They are to covet earnestly the best gifts (1 Cor. 12:31; D.&C. 46:8), to desire spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 14:1), to ask of God, who giveth liberally. (D.&C. 46:7; Matt. 7:7 8.) To some will be given one gift; to others, another; and unto some it may be given to have all those gifts, that there may be a head, in order that every member may be profited thereby. (D.&C. 46:29.)

8 Testimony of Gifts Discernment Guidance Perception Tongues The greatest Gift A testimony of Jesus

9 Testimony of the Book of Mormon and it s Message

would] ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he [would] manifest the truth of it unto [me], by the power of the Holy Ghost (Moroni 10:4).

10 Boyd K. Packer When I first read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover, I read the promise that if I would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if [the things I had read were] true; and if [I would] ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he [would] manifest the truth of it unto [me], by the power of the Holy Ghost (Moroni 10:4). I tried to follow those instructions as I understood them. If I expected a glorious manifestation to come at once as an overpowering experience, it did not happen. Nevertheless, it felt good, and I began to believe. I learned that anyone, anywhere, could read in the Book of Mormon and receive inspiration. My experience has been that a testimony does not burst upon us suddenly. Rather, it grows. Do not be disappointed if you have read and reread and yet have not received a powerful witness. You may be somewhat like the disciples spoken of in the Book of Mormon who were filled with the power of God in great glory and they knew it not

11 Bruce R. McConkie There is another and simpler test that all who seek to know the truth might well take. It calls for us simply to read, ponder, and pray all in the spirit of faith and with an open mind. To keep ourselves alert to the issues at hand as we do read, ponder, and pray we should ask ourselves a thousand times, Could any man have written this book? And it is absolutely guaranteed that sometime between the first and thousandth time this question is asked, every sincere and genuine truth seeker will come to know by the power of the Spirit that the Book of Mormon is true, that it is the mind and will and voice of the Lord to the whole world in our day

Gordon B. Hinckley I offer a challenge to members of the Church throughout the world and to our friends everywhere to read or reread the Book of Mormon.

12 Gordon B. Hinckley I offer a challenge to members of the Church throughout the world and to our friends everywhere to read or reread the Book of Mormon. Without reservation I promise you that if each of you will observe this simple program, regardless of how many times you previously may have read the Book of Mormon, there will come into your lives and into your homes an added measure of the Spirit of the Lord, a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to His commandments, and a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God

Vincenzo Di Francesca Vincenzo Di Francesca (1888 18 November 1966) was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1951 until

13 Vincenzo Di Francesca Vincenzo Di Francesca ( November 1966) was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1951 until his death. However, he is most known for his long struggle to become a member of the LDS Church that is documented in the short LDS Church film How Rare a Possession.

14 Parley P. Pratt

15 The Greatest Testimony Joseph and Hyrum s Powerful Witness of the Book of Mormon

Willard Richards Suffered from a physical injury as a child Became a dedicated teacher Physical Mechanics, Science, Electricity, Musician Became a Physician at age 30 Became a

16 Willard Richards Suffered from a physical injury as a child Became a dedicated teacher Physical Mechanics, Science, Electricity, Musician Became a Physician at age 30 Became a Pharmacist Traveling Lecturer on Many topics Introduced to Book of Mormon by Brigham Young in Baptized exactly 176 years ago today Died in Salt Lake in 1849 (49 Years Old) 2 Minutes in Jail

17 Jeffrey R. Holland

Spiritual Gifts. Elder Dallin H. Oaks Of the Quorum of the Twelve Ensign, Sept. 1986, pp

Spiritual Gifts. Elder Dallin H. Oaks Of the Quorum of the Twelve Ensign, Sept. 1986, pp Spiritual Gifts Elder Dallin H. Oaks Of the Quorum of the Twelve Ensign, Sept. 1986, pp. 68-72 This is an edited version of a talk delivered at a Brigham Young University women's conference held 28 March