And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things. "
Through the power of the Holy Ghost, we may each come to a knowledge not only of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon but of all things. There is so much confusion in the world. We have so many voices speaking to us telling us to believe a certain way, and it is hard to know who to believe. Advertisers want you to believe in their product so you will buy it. Politicians want you to believe them so you will vote for them now and in the future. Those encouraging you to lower your standards feel better if others believe as they do that sin brings happiness. Often times it is selfish desires that are the motivation behind others wishes for us to follow and believe.
Do you want to know what to believe and what is truth? Put this scripture to the test. Study it out. Ponder. Ask with a sincere and honest desire to know. Then listen.
Each of us hear in a different way. Some have a clear idea come into their mind. Others feel a pounding in the chest. And a quiet peace and calm will come to some. But, the answer is always preceded by a genuine desire to know.
The knowledge will come when we ask because we want to know truth. The scriptures teach us often to ask, and you will receive. If you desire knowlege, ask, then listen, and obey.
Love, Sister Linnell
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