A Framework for Personal Revelation

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1. 2 Nephi 31:19

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   In a similar way, we receive personal revelation within a framework.

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2. Mosiah 4:8

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   In a similar way, we receive personal revelation within a framework.

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3. 2 Nephi 32:5

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   In a similar way, we receive personal revelation within a framework.

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4. Doctrine and Covenants 84:43

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   In a similar way, we receive personal revelation within a framework.

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5. Matthew 7:7

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   In a similar way, we receive personal revelation within a framework.

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6. 2 Nephi 32:3

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   The scriptures form the first element of this framework for personal revelation.

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7. 3 Nephi 18:20

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   The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.

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8. Moroni 7:26

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   The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.

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9. Doctrine and Covenants 88:64

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   The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.

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10. Helaman 10:5

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    The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.

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11. Doctrine and Covenants 46:30

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    The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.

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12. James 4:3

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    The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.

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13. 2 Nephi 4:35

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    The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.

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14. Doctrine and Covenants 8:10

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    The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.

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15. Doctrine and Covenants 46:7

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    The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.

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16. Doctrine and Covenants 28:2

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    In response, the Lord revealed that “no one shall be appointed to receive commandments and revelations in this church excepting my servant Joseph Smith … until I shall appoint … another in his stead.” Doctrine, commandments, and revelations for the Church are the prerogative of the living prophet, who receives them from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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17. Doctrine and Covenants 28:7

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    In response, the Lord revealed that “no one shall be appointed to receive commandments and revelations in this church excepting my servant Joseph Smith … until I shall appoint … another in his stead.” Doctrine, commandments, and revelations for the Church are the prerogative of the living prophet, who receives them from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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18. Doctrine and Covenants 21:4

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    In response, the Lord revealed that “no one shall be appointed to receive commandments and revelations in this church excepting my servant Joseph Smith … until I shall appoint … another in his stead.” Doctrine, commandments, and revelations for the Church are the prerogative of the living prophet, who receives them from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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19. Doctrine and Covenants 59:9

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    A third element of the framework is that personal revelation will be in harmony with the commandments of God and the covenants we have made with Him.

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20. Amos 1

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    When we ask for revelation about something for which God has already given clear direction, we open ourselves up to misinterpreting our feelings and hearing what we want to hear.

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21. 1 Nephi 4:12

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    Some might point out that Nephi violated a commandment when he slew Laban.

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22. Doctrine and Covenants 3:5

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    Martin requested that Joseph ask God again.

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23. Jacob 4:10

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    Joseph learned, as the Book of Mormon prophet Jacob taught: “Seek not to counsel the Lord, but to take counsel from his hand.

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24. Jacob 4:14

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    Joseph learned, as the Book of Mormon prophet Jacob taught: “Seek not to counsel the Lord, but to take counsel from his hand.

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25. Mosiah 4:3

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    If we have received personal revelation for our situation and the circumstances have not changed, God has already answered our question.

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26. Isaiah 28:10

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    Even as we trust God’s prior answers, we need to be open to further personal revelation.

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27. Isaiah 2

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    Even as we trust God’s prior answers, we need to be open to further personal revelation.

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28. 2 Samuel 3

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    Even as we trust God’s prior answers, we need to be open to further personal revelation.

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