In six words the Lord has given us the key to discern those who follow him. Not importantly He had given us the key against which to measure ourselves because we don’t always know debug of intent of context to judge others accurately but we can judge ourselves in those three axis. He also gave a confirmation of when we have the spirit: it will enlighten our minds and fill our souls with joy. If we are not enough and filled with joy then we have room to repent and grow closer to God.
I noticed the context surrounding the admonition to “seek not to declare my word but first seek to obtain my word.” The Book of Mormon was still not published and the Lord needed that as a foundation for the missionaries He wished to send to the world. Once the Book of Mormon was published then missionaries began to be called.
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