The first verse of Doctrine and Covenants 93 lays out a simple formula: Those who follow Christ will come to know Him. He promises that we will "see [His] face and know that [He is]," which implies far more than being in His presence. It means that we will understand and recognize Him.
Beautiful Garments
Isaiah expressed the joy he wanted his people to feel by encouraging them to "put on [their] beautiful garments." The phrase appears several times in the Book of Mormon and in Doctrine and Covenants 82. God wants us to celebrate our bright futuree. Temple worship and covenants can help us prepare for the Savior's return.
The Stone Cut Out Without Hands
Nebuchadnezzar saw a stone cut from a mountain without hands that grew until it filled the earth. In modern revelation, the Lord identified that stone as the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Book of Mormon authors labored over that stone, writing to “the ends of the earth,” although their efforts seemed small at the time.
Reason and Revelation
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.
Unspotted
James urges us to keep ourselves unspotted from the world. In modern revelation, the Lord explains that regular worship enables us to "more fully" keep ourselves unspotted. Moroni describes a process in which we intentionally "deny [ourselves] of all ungodliness," inviting God's grace to sanctify us, so that we eventually "become holy, without spot."
“Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts”
Paul, Moroni, and the Savior encourage us to seek spiritual gifts. Moroni in particular urges us to "deny not the gifts of God," or in other words, "Don't turn away the gifts God is giving you." Many of President Nelson's invitations are essentially encouraging us to accept the gifts God is offering to us.
Practicing Virtue and Holiness
Modern revelation twice urges disciples to “practice virtue and holiness.” Practice means deliberate, repeated action. Virtue is a pattern of thought and behavior based on high moral standards. Holiness means being purified from sin. Consistent effort (practice) invites God's transforming power, so that He can sanctify us and help us become holy.
No Guile
It’s nice when you can take someone at face value, without wondering about hidden agendas or ulterior motives. Scripture praises those without guile, whose hearts are pure before God, including Nathanael and Edward Partridge. Life’s injuries can harden us, but we can evaluate and improve our guilelessness by asking soul-searching questions and answering with honesty.
Endless
Book of Mormon authors use the phrase "endless torment" to describe the suffering from which God has delivered us. The Lord encouraged Martin Harris to think of this suffering as enormous, not unending. With this context, "endless punishment" means God's punishment, or in other words, the punishment God willingly suffered on our behalf.
“You Have Heard My Voice and Know My Words.”
We may receive a spiritual confirmation after studying the scriptures or while we read. Oliver Cowdery received a confirmation multiple times as he transcribed the Book of Mormon for the first time. The Lord taught him that, when we receive that confirmation, we have heard His voice.