The scripture teach that we are all influenced by “the Spirit/spirit”, but which one? Maybe this should be called the dichotomy of the spirit. Here is an example from the scriptures:
…the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit which was not of the LORD troubled him. 1 Samuel 16:14 JST
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If we desire to learn the gospel of Jesus Christ we need to study it like we would any other subject. The familiar process of reading, attending class, writing, and discussing will allow us to acquire information. However, there is a difference between knowledge and understanding. Knowledge is to understanding, what an acorn is to [...]
As I’ve cruised the Bloggernacle over the last eight months, I’ve been impressed by those who write and comment in the various blogs. Most are faithful, testimony bearing Latter Day Saints, who have done much to build up the Kingdom.
Nearly all Bloggernaclist have had their faith challenged to one degree or another by an [...]
Cruising the Bloggernacle in recent weeks, I’ve read much on the topic of faith. Much of what I’ve read related to the lost of faith. A few commenters even shared their “testimony” of deconversion. Here is a sampling:
One writer related how at a young age she “quite unexpectedly”, became an atheist.
A long time active member [...]
I read, Yearning for the Living God, by F. Enzio Busche a few years ago. He was a Seventy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
The account I have quoted is informative on many levels. I hope you can feel Elder Busche’s testimony and gain understanding about the workings of [...]
And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. 3 Nephi 12:6
For those who desire the companionship of the Holy Gospel this scripture is packed with meaning. The Lord draws on basic needs all of us experience on a daily basis; [...]
The Book of Mormon is a gift from God to a spiritually dead 2nd estate. It is a gift with a promise. Those who have received a testimony of the Book of Mormon by the power of the Holy Ghost know for themselves what I mean.
Not only can we receive a testimony [...]
The following is from taken from LDS.org under the title, Take Time to be Holy.
President Harold B. Lee talks about the importance of meditation. I am particularly interested in the story related about Bishop John Wells son who was killed in an accident.
How does meditation bring us closer to the Lord?
President [David O.] McKay said, [...]
The phrase “the things of the spirit” is used twice in the scriptures, both times by the Apostle Paul. In spite of that fact LDS leaders use the term often. I had 114 hits when I searched LDS.org for usage of this phrase in the Ensign Magazine.
When church members use the phrase “the [...]