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The gift of the Holy Ghost grows with worthiness. If you…

“The gift of the Holy Ghost grows with worthiness. If you are baptized when you are eight years old, of course you are a child, and there is much you would not be expected to know. But the Holy Ghost comes to you as you grow and learn and make yourselves worthy. It comes a little at a time as you…” quote by Spencer W. Kimball
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““The gift of the Holy Ghost grows with worthiness. If you are baptized when you are eight years old, of course you are a child, and there is much you would not be expected to know. But the Holy Ghost comes to you as you grow and learn and make yourselves worthy. It comes a little at a time as you merit it. And as your life is in harmony, you gradually receive the Holy Ghost in a great measure.””

Spencer W. Kimball

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The Holy Ghost’s influence grows with personal worthiness and harmony; it is received gradually as one matures.

In simple terms: Spiritual growth aligns with worthiness.

Key Takeaway

Seek personal harmony.

Themes

spirituality growth worthiness faith

Mood

contemplative faithful

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • daily living
  • education

Key Concepts

progressive revelation personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal worth affect spiritual experience?
  • What practices foster inner harmony?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with secular perspectives.

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