President James E. Faust
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Serious consequences result when we miss important messages, especially if the messages are from God.
Throughout history God has sent messages in various ways. Moses was tending sheep in the desert when he came upon "a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush."
"Messages are more commonly manifested by the 'still small voice,' which speaks to all of us through the scriptures, modern prophets and personal revelation."
How can individuals recognize inspiration when it comes?
"The voice of the spirit of revelation is not necessarily audible, but it gives us divine confirmation through our thoughts and feelings. As we are told in the Doctrine and Covenants, 'I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart.' We must cultivate our sensitivity to that divine voice."
Messages come individually and directly from a divine source and through presiding officers in the church. Important messages also come from parents and grandparents.
In our day we are bombarded by messages from many sources, both profane and spiritual. How can we determine which ones are most vital to us?
"I suggest that we may look to the source of the messages and the motivation behind them. The Lord has given us a guide through the prophet Alma, (who said) 'Whatsoever is good cometh from God, and whatsoever is evil cometh from the devil.' "
