Sharing the Gospel
In D&C 60, the Lord chastened elders for not doing this as they traveled.
Sharing the gospel/opening their mouths
What is one reason we often hesitate to follow spiritual promptings?
Fear of failure or rejection
The Lord compares hiding our testimony to what kind of servant.
Slothful and unwise
In D&C 63, the Lord says signs follow those who do what?
Believe
Choose their own path.
The Lord promised that doing this will bring peace and joy to both the teacher and listener
Bearing your testimony
Why is courage a spiritual gift we should pray for?
It helps us to act when we feel inadequate or unsure
In D&C 60:13, it says we must share the gospel "not in haste" but with what?
Wisdom
The Lord says the "sign-seeking" can lead to this spiritual danger.
Deception
Even though He allows agency, the Lord still expects us to do this.
Council with him and follow his guidance
The Lord reminds us that even when we are not perfect, He expects us to share the gospel in what way?
With sincerity and faith, using what we have.
What principle do we learn when the Lord commands the elders to travel and preach despite danger?
Faith must overcome fear.
Testimony is strengthened by doing what repeatedly?
Bearing it to others.
Why is spiritual discernment more valuable than dramatic signs?
It keeps us grounded in daily revelation and obedience.
D&C 62.3 teaches that when we bear testimony, it is recorded where?
In heaven.
Why might fear be a barrier to spiritual growth?
Limits our ability to act in faith.
The talents we are given are meant to be used for what?
Building the kingdom of heaven.
Why doesn't the Lord give signs to satisfy curiosity?
Because faith must come first, or signs can harden hearts.
What kind of sign does God most often give faithful believers?
Peace, confirmation, and quiet assurance.
In D&C 60:2, when Jesus talks about the talents that they are "hiding away," what is he talking about?
Testimonies
In D&C 60, fear leads some to do what with their talents?
Hide them
What lesson do we learn about our gifts, or talents from D&C 60-63?
The Lord will hold us accountable for how we use or hide the gifts and knowledge we have been given.
How can we prepare for the Second Coming based on these chapters?
Must be spiritually clean, faithful, and focused on faith and obedience instead of looking for signs.
What is the difference between faith and signs?
Signs follow faith, not the other way around.