Teaching by the Spirit

September 24th, 2008
Teaching by the Spirit
Principle 3: Missionary should practice methods of teaching that edify.
2 Nephi: 33:1
Missionaries have to teach in a way that edifies. We can ask the investigators questions, watch their reactions, let them involve in studying together, instead of just teaching. Also, as a missionary, part of our job is to help the investigators feel the spirit. Discuss with them of their feeling about the restored gospel. The spirit can help missionaries remember the things that need to teach, it also helps the investigators to understand the discussion. The Holy Ghost can carry the message into investigators' heart, so that they will feel peaceful and joyful.

D&C 50:13-14
Missionaries will be ordained to preach gospel by the spirit. The Holy Ghost will be with missionaries to help them teach the truth. If we do not teach in Heavenly Father's way, which is teaching by the spirit, then it is not God. I think God's way is always better than our own ways. The Lord has provided us many ways to invite the spirit: pray, study scriptures, bear testimony, pondering every word, live the commandments...All these things can help us become more spiritual, become a good missionary.