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“A Wonderful Flood of Light” | Daniel K. Judd | December 2004

Dec 20, 2023
Exploring the significance of 'a wonderful flood of light' in the restored gospel, prioritizing eternal family relationships, understanding the doctrine of the fortunate fall from a Latter-day Saint perspective, and drawing parallels between advocacy in academia and Christ as our ultimate advocate.
31:39

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  • Living in the light of the restoration involves acting upon the influence of the Holy Ghost to navigate life's uncertainties.
  • Prioritizing family relationships over worldly distractions reflects the eternal significance of family bonds in Latter-day Saint beliefs.

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Living by the Flood of Light from the Restored Gospel

The speaker discusses the concept of walking by the 'flood of light' made available through the restoration of the gospel by Joseph Smith. He emphasizes the importance of being open to and acting upon the influence of the Holy Ghost to navigate between periods of light, darkness, and uncertainty in life. Through a story shared by Elder M. Russell Ballard, the significance of giving equal time to reading the Book of Mormon and following its teachings is highlighted as a means of staying true to the doctrines of the Restoration.

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