For if you keep my commandments you shall receive of his…
““For if you keep my commandments you shall receive of his fulness, and be glorified in me as I am in the Father; therefore, I say unto you, you shall receive grace for grace" (D&C 93:19–20). And then a few verses later the Lord says: And truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come; And whatsoever is more or less than this is the spirit of that wicked one who was a liar from the beginning. The Spirit of truth is of God. I am the Spirit of truth, and John bore record of me, saying: He received a fulness of truth, yea, even of all truth; And no man receiveth...””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Obeying divine commandments brings fullness and glorification, while truth is knowledge of reality past, present, and future; the spirit of falsehood opposes this.
In simple terms: Following commandments leads to spiritual fullness; truth aligns with God’s spirit.
Key Takeaway
Live by commandments and seek truth.
Themes
spirituality
obedience
truth
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- ethical decision‑making
- faith practice
- studying scripture
Key Concepts
glorification
knowledge
spiritual fullness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define spiritual fullness?
- What role does truth play in your daily life?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “fullness” can be subjective and culturally bound.