“They Shall Be Filled with the Holy Ghost”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet
The Spirit of God sanctifies- it cleanses and purges filth and dross out of the human soul as though by fire. The Spirit does far more, however, than remove uncleanness. It also fills. It fills one with a holy element, with a sacred presence that motivates the person to a godly walk and goodly works. These persons do not necessarily plan out how they will perform the works of righteousness; they do not plot and design which deeds and what actions are to be done in every situation. Rather, they embody righteousness. They are goodness. (Robert L. Millet, Life in Christ, pp. 98-99; regarding one’s receiving a fulness of the Holy Ghost, see Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, The Holy Ghost, pp. 129-30.)

“For They Shall Be Filled with the Holy Ghost”

Elder Bruce R. McConkie has written: “After the true saints receive and enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost; after they know how to attune themselves to the voice of the Spirit; after they mature spiritually so that they see visions, work miracles, and entertain angels; after they make their calling and election sure and prove themselves worthy of every trust- after all this and more- it becomes their right and privilege to see the Lord and commune with him face to face.

Revelations, visions, angelic visitations, the rending of the heavens and appearances among men of the Lord himself- all these things are for all of the faithful. They are not reserved for apostles and prophets only. God is no respecter of persons. They are not reserved for one age only, or for a select lineage of people. We are all our Father’s children. All are welcome.” (Promised Messiah, p. 575; see also pp. 584-86.)

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 4

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