8 Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may not be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given; 9 For verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments, and him that seeketh so to do; that all may be benefited that seek or that ask of me, that ask and not for a sign that they may consume it upon their lusts. D&C 46:8-9 As I listened to general conference in April, I was impressed by Elder Holland's use of this scripture, so I decided to spend the week pondering its meaning. One of the first questions that came to my mind was how does seeking the best gifts prevent us from being deceived? Then I remembered the scripture in 1 Corinthians 12:31 that we should “covet earnestly the best gifts”. Satan has greater power to deceive us when we turn from seeking Christ and start seeking things of this world. ...
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