1. G IFTS OF THE S PIRIT D&C 46 www.kevinhinckley.com

2. J UST A THOUGHT ….

3. A MAZING …

4. J OSEPH S MITH A man must have the discerning of spirits before he can drag into daylight this hellish influence and unfold it unto the world in all its soul-destroying, diabolical, and horrid colors; for nothing is a greater injury to the children of men than to be under the influence of a false spirit when they think they have the Spirit of God. Thousands have felt the influence of its terrible power and baneful effects. Long pilgrimages have been undertaken, penances endured, and pain, misery and ruin have followed in their train; nations have been convulsed, kingdoms overthrown, provinces laid waste, and blood, carnage and desolation are habiliments in which it has been clothed. ( History of The Church, 4: 573.)

5. H EALING FROM E ARTH S TAINS 101 Thoughts/Beliefs EmotionsChoices Deceptions (Irrational Thoughts) Emotions Poor Choices Loser Broken Hopeless Discouraged Poor Choices D&C 46:7, 8 Thoughts/BeliefsEmotionsChoices He Loves Me Gratitude Healthy Choices Prayer of Faith

6. P RAYER OF F AITH Good Prayer “Heavenly Father, help me feel better about myself” Better Prayer “Heavenly Father, help me to feel better about myself. Nevertheless, thy will be done.” Even Better Prayer “Heavenly Father, I know that you love me. And I know you are anxious for me to feel better about myself. And I’m so grateful for the spiritual gifts you will give me to help me feel better about myself. And if there is something I should be praying for, please help me know what that is…”

7. S T. H UGH N IBLEY The gifts are spiritual… We can't conjure them up for ourselves. The Lord gives them, and he says he gives them. We must ask for them with real intent and with an honest heart. We can have them—any gift… all these things are available—all we need to do is ask. But we must ask for them, and of course if we ask not we receive not. ( Approaching Zion, 89,90.)

8. Children Of Men Heavenly Father Covenants, Promises Endowment of Spiritual Power...whenever the Holy Ghost takes up its residence in a person, it not only cleanses, sanctifies, and purifies him…, but also imparts to him some gift, intended for the benefit of himself and others. No one who has been born of the Spirit and who remains sufficiently faithful, is left destitute of a spiritual gift. (Orson Pratt) but also imparts to him some gift, intended for the benefit of himself and others. No one who has been born of the Spirit and who remains sufficiently faithful, is left destitute of a spiritual gift. (Orson Pratt)

9. G IFTS 13 To some it is given by the Holy Ghost to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God… 14 To others it is given to believe on their words, that they also might have eternal life if they continue faithful. 15 And again, to some it is given by the Holy Ghost to know the differences of administration, as it will be pleasing unto the same Lord, according as the Lord will, suiting his mercies according to the conditions of the children of men. 16 And again, it is given by the Holy Ghost to some to know the diversities of operations, whether they be of God, that the manifestations of the Spirit may be given to every man to profit withal. 17 And again, verily I say unto you, to some is given, by the Spirit of God, the word of wisdom. 18 To another is given the word of knowledge, that all may be taught to be wise and to have knowledge. 19 And again, to some it is given to have faith to be healed ; 20 And to others it is given to have faith to heal. 21 And again, to some is given the working of miracles ; 22 And to others it is given to prophesy ; 23 And to others the discerning of spirits. 24 And again, it is given to some to speak with tongues ; 25 And to another is given the interpretation of tongues.