What Can the Holy Ghost Help Us Know What to Do?
2 Nephi 32:5
“For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.”
This verse teaches that we can be shown what to do, how to act, and how to walk the covenant path when we receive and follow the Holy Ghost. The Spirit becomes our guide, our teacher, and our revealer of the next right step.
Heading Scriptures
(the doctrinal frame)
3 Nephi 16:6
“And blessed are the Gentiles, because of their belief in me, in and of the Holy Ghost, which witnesses unto them of me and of the Father.”
The Lord remembers His covenant people and reveals His work among them.
Ether 4:11–12
🗝 “But he that believeth these things which I have spoken, him will I visit with the manifestations of my Spirit, and he shall know and bear record. For because of my Spirit he shall know that these things are true; for it persuadeth men to do good.”
“And whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do good is of me; for good cometh of none save it be of me. I am the same that leadeth men to all good…”
The Spirit leads us to do good, walk uprightly, and come unto Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 28:15
“And it shall be given thee from the time thou shalt go, until the time thou shalt return, what thou shalt do.”
The Spirit teaches us what is right and what we should do.
Moses 8:24
“Believe and repent of your sins and be baptized… and ye shall receive the Holy Ghost, that ye may have all things made manifest…”
The Lord calls us to repentance and obedience through revealed instruction.
These four passages anchor the truth that the Spirit shows us the will of God.
Principle Subject 1:
Holy Ghost, Gifts of
These scriptures show how the Spirit reveals what we should do through gifts—wisdom, knowledge, prophecy, discernment, and testimony.
Exodus 31:3
“filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding.”
Why used: The Spirit fills us with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.
Principle: The Holy Ghost helps us know how to act with divine skill and clarity.
Numbers 11:25
“when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied.”
Why used: When the Spirit rests upon us, we can prophesy—receive God’s direction.
Principle: The Spirit empowers us to speak and act according to God’s will.
1 Nephi 10:19
“mysteries … unfolded … by the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Why used: Mysteries are unfolded by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Principle: The Spirit helps us understand God’s ways line upon line.
Doctrine and Covenants 11:12
“put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good.”
Why used: The Spirit leads us to do good.
Principle: The Holy Ghost directs our choices, motives, and actions toward righteousness.
Acts 7:55
“he, being full of the Holy Ghost … saw the glory of God.”
Why used: Being full of the Holy Ghost, Stephen saw divine truth.
Principle: The Spirit helps us see clearly—spiritually and morally.
1 Corinthians 12:8
“to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit.”
Why used: The Spirit gives the word of knowledge.
Principle: The Holy Ghost helps us know what is true and what to do next.
Moroni 7:44
“confesses by the … Holy Ghost that Jesus is the Christ.”
Why used: The Spirit enables us to confess and know Christ.
Principle: The Spirit anchors our testimony, guiding our discipleship.
Principle Subject 2:
Revelation
These scriptures show that the Spirit reveals God’s will, opens understanding, and shows us what we should do.
Genesis 41:39
“God hath shewed thee all this.”
Why used: God showed Pharaoh truth through Joseph.
Principle: Revelation helps us interpret life correctly and act wisely.
John 16:13
“Spirit of truth … will shew you things to come.”
Why used: The Spirit shows things to come.
Principle: The Holy Ghost prepares us for future decisions and challenges.
2 Nephi 27:11
“all things shall be revealed.”
Why used: God reveals “all things” in His due time to His servants.
Principle: Revelation comes as we are ready, guiding our covenant path.
Doctrine and Covenants 42:61
“If thou shalt ask, thou shalt receive revelation.”
Why used: If we ask, we receive revelation.
Principle: We can seek and receive specific answers about what to do.
Moses 7:4
“I will show unto thee the world.”
Why used: The Lord showed Enoch the world.
Principle: Revelation expands our vision, helping us see God’s purposes.
Summary Principle
The Holy Ghost helps us know what to do by giving us gifts and revelation. Through wisdom, knowledge, prophecy, discernment, and divine instruction, the Spirit shows us:
- what is true
- what is right
- what is next
- what God wants for us
- how to walk the covenant path
We are never left alone. The Spirit shows us all things we should do.
James 2:26
“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”
This passage reinforces that the Spirit not only shows us what to do, but empowers us to act. Revelation invites righteous works, and righteous works deepen revelation. Faith becomes living when we follow the promptings the Holy Ghost gives us.
Closing Summary & Testimony
As we receive the Holy Ghost, we step into a life where God does not leave us guessing. The Spirit becomes the quiet, steady voice that shows us the next right step, the unseen danger, the needed correction, the lifted hope. Through gifts and revelation, the Lord makes His will known to us, line upon line, moment by moment.
I testify that as we enter in by the way—believing, repenting, covenanting, and receiving the Spirit—we are guided by a God who speaks, reveals, and shows. He shows us truth. He shows us Christ. He shows us what to do. And as we follow that showing, we become His people, led by His Spirit, walking His path with confidence and peace.
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