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Spiritual gifts are blessings or abilities that are given by the power of the Holy Ghost. These spiritual gifts and others listed in the scriptures are only some examples of the many gifts of the Spirit.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

Spiritual gifts are characteristic of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Benefiting from Gifts of the Spirit Spiritual gifts are sacred.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

Obtaining Spiritual Gifts The Lord has many spiritual gifts that He desires to bestow on us. The Purposes of Spiritual Gifts The Lord has revealed that the best spiritual gifts are given to help those who love Him and keep His commandments and those who try to do so (see D&C 46:9).

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Gospel Fundamentals

The gift of knowing when spiritual gifts are real and when they are Satan’s imitations is called the gift of discernment.Discussion• What are the spiritual gifts? If we do not develop and use our gifts, we will lose them.Jesus has said we should not boast about the spiritual gifts with which we are blessed.

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Spiritual Gifts All faithful members of the Church were entitled to receive gifts of the Spirit. The gifts of the Spirit are discussed in more detail in chapter 22.) Spiritual gifts always exist in the true Church of Jesus Christ (see 1 Corinthians 12:4–11).

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True to the Faith

He can guide you in your decisions and protect you from physical and spiritual danger. Full enjoyment of the gift of the Holy Ghost includes receiving revelation and comfort, serving and blessing others through spiritual gifts, and being sanctified from sin and made fit for exaltation in the celestial kingdom.

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True to the Faith

(See Spiritual Gifts)

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Discussion • Discuss the reasons the Lord has given us spiritual gifts. Discussion • How can we discover our spiritual gifts?

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Gospel Principles

Discernment: A spiritual gift that allows a person to understand or know something. Gifts of the Spirit: Spiritual blessings given by God to those who are faithful to Jesus Christ.

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Doctrine and Covenants Stories

These are called gifts of the Spirit, or spiritual gifts. Each Saint has at least one spiritual gift.

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True to the Faith

Quiet spiritual promptings may not seem as spectacular as visions or angelic visitations, but they are more powerful and lasting and life changing. Additional references: Amos 3:7; Matthew 16:13–18; 1 Corinthians 2:9–14; 12:3; Revelation 19:10; Alma 5:43–48; 17:2–3; D&C 76:5–10; 121:26–33; Articles of Faith 1:7, 9 See also Faith; Holy Ghost; Prayer; Reverence; Scriptures; Spiritual Gifts

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A Parent’s Guide

They learn in very significant ways about their bodies, about social and emotional relationships, and about spiritual relationships with God.Male and female roles are an important part of this stage. While acquiring effective social graces is a lifelong endeavor, this is a special period of development in which parents should teach courtesy, honesty, fidelity, mercy, good humor, and spiritual integrity.Interpersonal relationships may be divided into three basic categories: courteous, affectionate, and intimate.

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Gospel Fundamentals

Members of the Church Today Receive Spiritual GiftsJesus always gives spiritual gifts to the members of His Church. All these spiritual powers are in the Church today.Discussion• What are some of the spiritual gifts?

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True to the Faith

A testimony is a spiritual witness given by the Holy Ghost. Additional references: John 7:17; 1 Corinthians 2:9–14; James 1:5–6; Moroni 10:3–5; D&C 6:22–23; 62:3; 88:81 See also Atonement of Jesus Christ; Fasting and Fast Offerings; God the Father; Holy Ghost; Prayer; Revelation; Spiritual Gifts

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Gospel Fundamentals

Those Who Belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ Received the Spiritual GiftsThose who belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ received spiritual gifts. Some of the gifts were faith to make sick people become well, the ability to tell about future events, and the power to see visions.Discussion• What are some of the spiritual gifts?

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(See Revelation; Spiritual Gifts)

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

This scripture refers to spiritual gifts the Lord has given us. Special gifts are often revealed in these blessings.

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Doctrine and Covenants Stories

The mobs destroyed the temple.disciple A disciple is a person who follows Jesus and tries to be like Him.earn To earn means to get something by working for it.eldersElders are men who have the priesthood.endowment An endowment is a special promise or gift from God.enemy An enemy is a person who hates another person. The Holy Ghost gives spiritual gifts to people who are righteous.gospel The gospel of Jesus Christ is the plan of salvation.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

These blessings include promises of spiritual gifts, temporal blessings, advice, and warnings that will help us accomplish our life missions. Before we go to receive our blessing, we should pray to prepare ourselves spiritually, and we should pray for the patriarch that he may be inspired on our behalf.

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Family Home Evening Resource Book

Point out how much more lasting such gifts are. Which of these gifts do you feel we could give first?

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