Daily Gems - 9 November 2009

New and Everlasting Covenant

“The new and everlasting covenant is the gospel of Jesus Christ. In other words, the doctrines and commandments of the gospel constitute the substance of an everlasting covenant between God and man that is newly restored in each dispensation. If we were to state the new and everlasting covenant in one sentence it would be this: ‘For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life’ (John 3:16).”

D. Todd Christofferson, “The Power of Covenants,” Ensign, May 2009, 20

Topics: Gospel of Jesus Christ, Gift of the Holy Ghost

Daily Gems - 28 July 2009

Baptism with Water and the Holy Ghost

"John the Baptist said that while he baptized with water, Jesus baptized 'with the Holy Ghost' (John 1:33). Nothing in this life is of greater worth than the supernal gift of the Holy Ghost."

Lawrence E. Corbridge, "The Way, Ensign," Nov. 2008, 35

Topics: Gift of the Holy Ghost

Daily Gems - 25 July 2008

An Endless Supply of Teachers and Leaders

"Members have had the Holy Ghost conferred upon them after their baptism (see D&C 33:15, 35:6). The Holy Ghost will teach and comfort them. They are then prepared to receive guidance, direction, and correction, whatever their position or needs require. (See John 14:26; D&C 50:14; 52:9; 75:10).

"This principle sets the Church on a different course from all other Christian churches in the world. We find ourselves in the unusual position of having an endless supply of teachers and leaders, among every nation and kindred and tongue and people, all over the world. There is a unique equality among members. No one of us is to consider himself of more value than the other (see D&C 38:24-25)."

Boyd K. Packer, "The Weak and the Simple of the Church," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 7

Topics: Gift of the Holy Ghost

Daily Gems - 22 April 2008

Gratitude and the Holy Ghost

"You could have an experience with the gift of the Holy Ghost today. You could begin a private prayer with thanks. You could start to count your blessings, and then pause for a moment. If you exercise faith, and with the gift of the Holy Ghost, you will find that memories of other blessings will flood into your mind. If you begin to express gratitude for each of them, your prayer may take a little longer than usual. Remembrance will come. And so will gratitude."

Henry B. Eyring, "Remembrance and Gratitude," Ensign, Nov. 1989, 13

Topics: Prayer, Gift of the Holy Ghost, Gratitude