The Holy Ghost as Your Companion by Pres. Henry B. Eyring

General Conference 2015 Study Notes

The Holy Ghost as Your Companion by Pres. Henry B. Eyring Sunday morning Session
 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/10/blessed-and-happy-are-those-who-keep-the-commandments-of-god?lang=eng
 

IF action...THEN blessing:

IF we partake of the sacrament THEN the Holy Ghost will be able to protect us and those we love from the temptations that come with increasing intensity and frequency.

IF we make a constant quest for the Spirit to be with us THEN we will never lack for knowledge of the truth, never be in doubt or in darkness, and our faith will be strong, our joy...full.

WHEN our hearts are full of charity and WHEN virtue garnishes our thoughts unceasingly THEN the Holy Ghost will be our constant companion.

WHEN you demonstrate your willingness to obey THEN the Spirit will send you more impressions of what God would have you do for Him. AS you obey, THEN the impressions from the Spirit will come more frequently AND your power to choose the right will increase.

By the reception of the Holy Ghost, we be sanctified.


Most important points for me:

---The most valuable inspiration will be for you to know what God would have you do.

---You can know when these impressions to act for Him are from the Spirit rather than from your own desires. When the impressions square with what the Savior and His living prophets and apostles have said, you can choose to obey with confidence. Then the Lord will send His Spirit to attend you.