This morning studied the Book of Jarom in the Book of Mormon. A significant verse I found that I had never really paid much attention to was in verse four there is a small formula to receiving revelations (or guidance from God). Jarom states, "And there are many among us who have many revelations, for they are not all stiffnecked. And as many as are not stiffnecked and have faith, have communion with the Holy Spirit, which maketh manifest unto the children of men, according to their faith. "
The term "stiffnecked" means pride to me. I am not positive if that is all that is entailed in the word but I think that works in this case. I understand Jarom to be saying that those who humble themselves and develop a trust in God will open the lines of communication to the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost plays as small or large part in our lives as our faith allows it to. Thus I see humility and faith as key components of what Jarom feels to be tools to receiving revelation. I think other prophets would agree such as Alma (Alma 32 is a great discourse on humility and faith), Jeremiah (who talked about the potter's clay revolting against the potter), and Mormon (who maintained his faith and humility in the very worst of circumstances).
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