God invites His disciples to blend sound judgment with spiritual direction. Nephi and Moroni taught that we can learn "all things" from the Holy Ghost, yet Jacob teaches us to "be wise." D&C 62:8 fuses these concepts, encouraging us to decide “according to judgment and the direction of the Spirit.” This combination facilitates spiritual growth.
Spirit-Directed Meetings and Days
Moroni described church meetings as being Spirit-directed. Modern revelation reaffirms that church services should always be conducted according to the Spirit. What's good for a church meeting is also good for our lives. It's useful to have a plan, but we must always be receptive to guidance from the Holy Ghost about our daily activities.
Receiving Extraordinary Gifts
Sometimes we are offered gifts of untold value, yet we may fail to grasp their significance. The gift of the Holy Ghost is one of those priceless treasures. If we are not attentive, we may fail to recognize that it is "a blessing as great as [we] have never known" (Doctrine and Covenants 39:10).
He Will Consecrate
In 2 Nephi, we learn that God will consecrate our afflictions, our performances, and our prayers for our benefit. We usually think of consecration as something we do, but we know that God can turn our offerings into something of far greater value.
The Doctrine of Christ
The doctrine of Christ consists of faith, repentance, baptism, and following the Holy Ghost along the path that leads to eternal life. President Nelson taught that the doctrine of Christ will change our lives if we understand and implement it.
Bridling My Tongue
James warns us to watch our words. They can be surprisingly harmful if we're not careful. We can govern our tongues by (1) managing our thoughts, (2) pausing before speaking, and (3) looking for encouraging and uplifting things to say.
Prologue of Hebrews
God speaks to us in many ways, but none of those channels is so direct and so impactful as the words of His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is greater than angels, prophets and priests, and all of them point us toward Him.
Seducing Spirits
Paul warned Timothy that in the latter times, some would be deceived by seducing spirits. Who are they? They could be people we know well. The alternative is to find reliable sources of information, including prophets and the Holy Ghost.
Be Not Weary
Both Paul and Alma counseled church members to not be weary in doing good, and the Lord renewed this counsel in 1831. It means that we must keep moving forward. The promise is that we will find rest to our souls, now and forever.
Earning vs. Qualifying
God has promised us blessings which we can't earn, and He teaches us what actions we need to take in order to receive those blessings. Those actions qualify us to receive blessings which are only available through the merits and grace of Jesus Christ.