Key Phrase
“Ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ. … And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.”
Moroni 10
Alma 39
"Go no more after the lusts of your eyes."
“It is upon the______ of our __________ … that ye must build your_____________ .” (Helaman 5:12)
rock, Redeemer, foundation
How can you know for yourself that the Book of Mormon is true?
Moroni 10 or one of your own if you can explain why.
What does the acronym A.S.K stand for?
Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
“It is upon the rock of our Redeemer … that ye must build your foundation.”
Helaman 5:12
Alma 41
"Wickedness never was happiness."
“Ye receive no_________ until after the_______ of your_______ .” (Ether 12:6)
witness, trial, faith
Your friend does not understand the significance of Jesus Christ and asks you what He has done for us.
Alma 34 or one of your own if you can explain why.
What are the 3 principles of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge?
Act in faith
Seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources
Keep and eternal perspective
“There must be an atonement made, an infinite and eternal sacrifice”
Alma 34
Moroni 7
"Charity is the pure love of Christ."
“Ask with a______ heart, with real______ , having faith in Christ. … And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may_______ the truth of all things.” (Moroni 10)
sincere, intent, know
A young woman who is learning about the Church wants to know what she should do to follow Jesus Christ.
3 Nephi 27 or Moroni 7 or one of your own if you can explain why.
How would you explain the principle 'Act in faith' to someone?
We act in faith when we choose to trust God and turn to Him first through sincere prayer, a study of His teachings, and obedience to His commandments.
“If men come unto me … then will I make weak things become strong unto them.”
Ether 12:27
3 Nephi 12
“Be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.”
“I have suffered the____ of the_____ in all things from the____________ .” 3 Nephi 11
will, Father, beginning
A young man wants to know how he can receive God’s help and strength to be protected from Satan’s temptations.
Helaman 5:12 or Ether 12:27 or one of your own if you can explain why.
How would you explain the principle of 'Seeking knowledge through divinely appointed sources' to someone?
As part of the Lord’s appointed process for obtaining spiritual knowledge, He has established sources through which He reveals truth and guidance to His children. These sources include the light of Christ, the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, parents, and Church leaders. The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles—the Lord’s prophets upon the earth today—are a vital source of truth.
“Come unto me and be baptized … that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost.”
3 Nephi 27
Ether 12:6
“Ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.”
“There must be an_________ made, … an________ and_____________ sacrifice.” (Alma 34)
Atonement, infinite, eternal
A young woman sometimes feels like God’s commandments are too restrictive. She wonders if she would be happier if she could just live her life in whatever way she feels is best.
Alma 41 or Ether 12:6 or one of your own if you can explain why.
How would you explain the principle of 'Keeping an eternal perspective' to someone?
To examine doctrinal concepts, questions, and social issues with an eternal perspective, we consider them in the context of the plan of salvation and the teachings of the Savior. We seek the help of the Holy Ghost in order to see things as the Lord sees them. This allows us to reframe the question (to see the question differently) and view ideas based on the Lord’s standard of truth rather than accepting the world’s premises or assumptions. We can do this by asking questions such as “What do I already know about Heavenly Father, His plan, and how He deals with His children?”