The gift of the Holy Ghost
Almost everyone has felt the Holy Ghost at some time. But there is a difference between experiencing the occasional influence of the Holy Ghost and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.Although the Holy Ghost may temporarily comfort someone or reveal truth to them, the gift of the Holy Ghost is reserved for those who have been baptised into Christ’s Church. This gift is the privilege of enjoying the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost conditional upon keeping the commandments. How is this gift given? The gift of the Holy Ghost is given by someone having priesthood authority from God. It is given by the laying on of hands after a person is baptised. Whether or not we then receive this great gift depends on our keeping the commandments of God.
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Nature of God
