2 Do ye not remember that I said unto you that after ye had received the Holy Ghost ye could speak with the tongue of angels? I think we can say without exaggeration that never before in any dispensation have the Saints been so abundantly blessed with the words of the Lord and His prophets. 2 Nephi 32 tweet: Y ponder? And pray always. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do. Prayer is the one thing we can do to elevate ourselves in God's eyes. The promise is given to them that they will be filled with the Holy Ghost (3 Ne 12:8). See Ye Shall Know of the Doctrine, volume 1, chapter 17, Justification and Sanctification. 2 Nephi 32:5 by LDS Scripture of the Day | posted in: Book of Mormon | 0 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, … Over and over again the revelations command: Watch and pray always, lest ye enter into temptation." (Alma 37:36-37), "There is nothing in the gospel that is better designed to keep the attention of men centered on God, on righteousness, and on their duties than is prayer. Because the people had refused to pray. 1, p. 283). This video is unavailable. We are familiar with the phrase “feast upon the word” and we automatically think of the written word of Christ. Even the plainest teachings that man can receive regarding the principle of the "doctrine of Christ," the words of Christ, cannot, by themselves, make him understand this vital doctrine or "bring him into the light." The scriptures were not given to us for an occasional perusal, a casual reading, or a brief history lesson. Man cannot negotiate successfully the path of life without direction from the Spirit himself. See. "...We have little occasion to clamor for more revelation when we refuse to heed what the Lord has revealed for our salvation. The power and authority of angels does not exceed in the slightest that of the Lord's mortal servants. This seemingly uncongenial habit has arisen because we often refer to the Holy Ghost by referring to his influence rather than to the man himself. 6 Behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and there will be no more doctrine given until after he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh. When they will not live in accordance with the revelations he has given, how are they entitled to receive more? And now, how could ye speak with the tongue of angels save it were by the Holy Ghost?” (2 Nephi 32:2) Nephi sees that… Through the influence of the Holy Ghost, angels, who are nothing more nor less than people who have passed through this mortal phase and are on special assignment, are able to do and say the same things that Christ would do and say under any given circumstances. For further discussion of angels, see the commentary for Alma 29:1. verse 3 "feast upon the words of Christ" To "feast" upon the words of Christ is to have the daily guidance of the Holy Ghost. But why? .for when a man speaketh by the power of the Holy Ghost the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the children of men." verse 6 "this is the doctrine of Christ" A reasonable summary of the "doctrine of Christ" is found in the introductory commentary for 2 Nephi 31. The people in the Church are not living in full accord with the commandments the Lord has already required of them. There are few other efforts that will bring greater dividends to your calling. The power and authority of angels does not exceed in the slightest that of the Lord's mortal servants. Comment below how you follow the example of our Savior Jesus Christ!! Now that applies in our day. Afterward, his brothers contended about the meaning of Lehi's vision, exclaiming, we cannot understand the words which our father hath spoken. Nephi speaks as though the subject of prayer is so basic that he fears offending his hearers by counseling them on the subject. (Conference Reports, Oct. 1919, p. 145). Most members of the church are all too familiar with this principle. Nephi had learned by personal experience how to understand scriptures that he did not understand. 1986, as quoted in the Ensign, May 1986, p. 81-2). A couple things that caught my eye today. Nephi apparently perceives that some of those listening to him are puzzled by his sayings. "Them" refers to the words of which Nephi had just spoken. 'Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever. If u rec’d the HG u speak w/ tongue of angels. 2 Nephi 32: 8-9 pray.....the Lord tells us to pray. (The Mortal Messiah, Book 2, p. 371), "More than at any time in our history we have need for greater spirituality. As we grow spiritually, each individual does so in his or her own particular and unique way and sequence. One might well ask the question of the Lord, "In my spiritual growth, what specific area should I be working on now or next?" "it will show unto you all things what ye should do" Here the Holy Ghost is referred to by the impersonal pronoun "it." Are we sufficiently diligent in our study of the scriptures? About 559–545 B.C. Those who most enjoy this "feast" are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness. The path to eternal life is easy to understand. (2 Nephi 32:5) "For if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which teacheth a man to pray ye would know that ye must pray;" (2 Nephi 32:8)". 32:1And now, behold, my beloved brethren, I suppose that ye ponder somewhat in your hearts concerning that which … verses 2-3 "Angels . And now I, Nephi, cannot say more.'. They were given for us to "feast" on the words of Christ. It may be difficult to execute over the course of a lifetime, but the concept is simple enough that anyone can do it. He could have provided us with more important doctrines, but the Lord did not allow him. . We’re grateful for additional scriptures that give us more of His word. They lack the spiritual sensitivity to understand. The Lord has not forsaken his people, although they have not always put their trust in him." There are few other ways to gain greater inspiration as you serve." The most important things you’ll learn in your study will come from the whisperings of the Spirit. Apparently Nephi could have taught more! We expect the Holy Ghost to show us what to do without immersing ourselves in the things of the spirit-searching the scriptures, attending the temple, prayer and fasting, etc. Cry unto him in your houses, yea, over all your household, both morning, mid-day, and evening. Parting is such sweet sorrow for Nephi as he laments "the unbelief, and the wickedness, and the ignorance, and the stiffneckedness of men." Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do. Ye must pray always, and not faint; that he will consecrate thy performance unto thee, that thy performance may be for the welfare of thy soul. The spiritual food is internalized and becomes a part of the individual. 2 Nephi 32:8-9 And now, my beloved brethren, if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which teacheth a man to pray ye would know that ye must pray; for the evil spirit teacheth not a man to pray, but teacheth him that he must not pray. In verses 2 through 6 he will re-emphasize the profound truth that all spiritual knowledge and direction comes through the ministrations of the Holy Ghost. He offers this observation as evidence of the Holy Ghost's presence. What about us today? He would simply ask the Lord for more understanding. speak the words of Christ.". Are we regularly importuning the Lord to know what we "should do?". He offers this observation as evidence of the Holy Ghost's presence. 9 But behold, I say unto you that ye must pray always, and not faint; that ye must not perform any thing unto the Lord save in the first place ye shall pray unto the Father in the name of Christ, that he will consecrate thy performance unto thee, that thy performance may be for the welfare of thy soul. Rather we have to be "brought" in by some person or power outside ourselves. Therefore the Lord closed his mouth, and said, there shall be no more doctrine till Christ comes, so far as you are concerned, and I cannot say more, because the Lord won't permit it. "Angels . 2 Nephi 32: 9: “But behold, I say unto you that ye must pray always, and not faint; that ye must not perform any thing unto the Lord save in the first place ye shall pray unto the Father in the name of Christ, that he will consecrate thy performance unto thee, that thy … Continue reading 2 Nephi 32: 9 → "he will consecrate thy performance unto thee" The prayerful individual who is striving to be obedient will be justified and sanctified by the Spirit under the direction of the Lord. "Revelation is promised us through our faithfulness; so, also, is knowledge pertaining to the mysteries and government of the Church. Be virtuous and pure; be men of integrity and truth; keep the commandments of God; and then you will be able more perfectly to understand the difference between right and wrong-between the things of God and the things of men; and your path will be like that of the just, which shineth brighter and brighter unto the perfect day." What can be more devastating to the devil's cause than this. (From the General Priesthood Meeting, Apr. I will only try to make a couple of points in this lesson. The individual will grow spiritually in response to his righteous "performance." Perhaps the understanding afforded us in this final dispensation is more complete than it has ever been in the history of our earth. 6 Behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and there will be no more doctrine given until after he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh. 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