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3/7/13

What do those crazy Mormons believe in, anyway? part 7

We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

These gifts are some of the gifts of the Spirit. The gifts of the Spirit come in many forms, and are part of your character. There are some examples in this article of faith. Here are some others (from 1 Corinthians 12 KJV)
Wisdom
Knowledge
Faith
Working of Miracles
Discerning of Spirits
Here are more, from D&C 46
To know Jesus Christ is the Son of God
To believe the words of the scriptures
To know differences in administration (I'm not sure what this one means, but maybe you do :))
Have faith to be healed

D&C 46 also says that (11) All have not every agift given unto them; for there are many gifts, and to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God.
 12 To some is given one, and to some is given another, that all may be profited thereby.
So you won't have every gift, but you do have one or more. 

Elder Ashton mentioned a few more:

Let me mention a few gifts that are not always evident or noteworthy but that are very important . . . : the gift of asking; the gift of listening; the gift of hearing and using a still, small voice; the gift of being able to weep; the gift of avoiding contention; the gift of being agreeable; the gift of avoiding vain repetition; the gift of seeking that which is righteous; the gift of not passing judgment; the gift of looking to God for guidance; the gift of being a disciple; the gift of caring for others; the gift of being able to ponder; the gift of offering prayer; the gift of bearing a mighty testimony; and the gift of receiving the Holy Ghost --Ashton

What are your gifts? You can probably work on some. Just because you don't have one doesn't mean you can't ever have it.

I really like these gifts because there are so many, and they're so unusual, and specific.

And... Everyone has them!!

2 comments:

  1. I love that quote from Elder Ashton...it puts it so beautifully!

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  2. I love that last quote...it is one of my favorites! I love how it shows so many things as talents and gifts that we don't usually think of, like the gift of being agreeable or the gift of avoiding vain repetition. Thanks for sharing!

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