Lehi and his family
What was the name of the compass that they found?
Liahona
D&C 53:3
"reception of the Holy Ghost"
Entertainment and media
Choose those things that would bring good feelings.
How did the compass work?
Through their righteousness.
D&C 55:1-3
"laying on of hands"
Language
How you communicate should reflect who you are as a son or daughter of God. Good language that uplifts, encourages, and compliments others invites the Spirit to be with you.
Describe the compass.
Round brass ball of "curious workmanship" with 2 spindles.
D&C 121:45-46
"Holy Ghost is constant companion"
Music and Dancing
Music can enrich your life. Music has a profound effect on your mind, spirit, and behavior. Pay attention to how you feel when you are listening.
How is the compass like the Holy Ghost?
If we follow it, we will be led to blessings.
If we are contentious, we will not feel the presence of the Holy Ghost.
We always have to work to make sure that we are worthy to receive the promptings and spiritual guidance of the Holy Ghost.
D&C 88:33
"what doth a man profit if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift?"
Repentance
When you do what is necessary to repent and receive forgiveness, you will know for yourself the power of the Atonement and the love God has for you.
What do we learn from Lehi's family that can help us receive the Holy Ghost?
When we are contentious or have ill feelings, the Holy Ghost has a hard time helping us.
Pray to have the Holy Ghost.
Know what the Holy Ghost feels like so we can act on promptings.
D&C 20:77
"We may always have His Spirit to be with us"
Dress and Appearance
Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?