Two Lines of Communication with God

Study Notes

There are two lines of communication with God: the personal line and the priesthood line.
The personal line involves direct prayer to Heavenly Father and guidance through the Holy Spirit.
The priesthood line involves intermediaries such as Jesus Christ, His Church, and appointed leaders.
The priesthood line is necessary for receiving ordinances and participating in cooperative activities for the Lord's work.
Both lines of communication are important and should be utilized in personal decisions and family governance.
The personal line requires worthiness and is affirmed through renewing baptismal covenants during sacrament.
The priesthood line requires obedience and is how God communicates through living prophets and apostles.
The priesthood line does not supersede the need for the personal line, and a personal testimony of truth is essential.
The importance of organized religion and its leaders is emphasized.
Both lines of communication require worthiness and obedience for effective communication with God.
The author emphasizes the importance of two lines of communication with God: the personal line and the priesthood line.
The personal line involves seeking personal revelation through prayer and receiving guidance from the Holy Spirit.
The priesthood line involves receiving guidance and direction from priesthood leaders.
Both lines are essential to achieving God's purpose for His children.
The author cites the example of Moses and Jethro to illustrate the need for delegation and personal responsibility.
The author also cites recent events in Chile and missionary work as examples of the need for both lines.
The author emphasizes that both lines must be used in proper balance to achieve personal and spiritual growth.
The authority that presides in the family functions like the personal line.
The restored gospel teaches and provides both lines of communication.
The author testifies of President Thomas S. Monson, Jesus Christ, and the restored gospel.