'For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift? Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him, neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift.' (D&C 88:33)
I love those four little words that are spoken so softly when one is confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: “Receive the Holy Ghost.” It is not a command, an order, or a demand. It is an invitation to take part of the comfort, light, and truth that can be obtained with the companionship of the Holy Ghost.
The Holy Ghost teaches of all light and truth—but he will not be an unwelcome or unsolicited guest. He is a perfect gentleman. The Holy Ghost will depart in any situation in which the Spirit of the Lord is not welcome. When we participate in undesirable situations or toy with temptation, we cannot expect the Spirit of the Lord to remain. “We cannot compel, coerce, or command the Holy Ghost. Rather, we should invite Him into our lives with the same gentleness and tenderness by which He entreats us” (David A. Bednar). With this unprecedented gift available for us, as members of the Lord’s church, we ought to do our part and make an increased effort to remain worthy of his companionship each and every day.
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