Fruit of the Spirit

"For the fruits of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth."

Ephesians 5:9

 

We are all faced with many decisions in this life. Simple decisions that affect only a little to large decisions that can determine eternity. Decisions were part of Heavenly Fathers plan for us during our Earthy existence. He gave us our agency or the ability to choose. He knew that challenges would come and we would be tempted to do wrong so he provided a Holy Ghost to help direct us. We each have the ability to feel the Holy Ghost but it is only after being baptized by the proper authority can we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. With the gift of the Holy Ghost we can have him as our constant companion to guide us and direct us as we make those essential decisions. The Holy Ghost is member of the God head, thus he knows what we need to do in order to return to live with our Heavenly Father. Our greatest desire in this life should be to live worthy of the companionship of the Holy Ghost. During the times of decision making we can remember the fruits of the spirit. I love Ephesians 5:9 and Galatians 5:22-23:

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance."

 

If it invites us to feel those good feelings you can be sure that it is of the spirit. Although, keep in mind that Satan mimics these same feelings. That's when you can fall back on the rule in Moroni 7:13, 

"That which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually...everything which inviteth and enticeth to do good and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God."

 

 

You can know that the Holy Ghost will not lead you astray. He brings happiness and guidance that is divine and eternal. He is an important part of our eternal progression, specifically in our decisions! We always should strive to live worthy of the companionship of the Holy Ghost at all times!

 

"For behold, the Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he way know good from eveil; wherefore, I show unto you the way to judge;for everything which inviteth to do good and persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the pwoer and gift of Christ; wherefore ye may know which a perfect knowledge it is of God."

Moroni 7:16