Spiritual Inventory Quiz

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Quiz Questions

1.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (A)
- A.
  I want to experience greater joy and spiritual depth in my day-to-day life.
- B.
  I feel like something is “off” in my life, even though I can’t pinpoint why.
- C.
  I want to get the very most out of my life.
- D.
  None of the above
2.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (B)
- A.
  I want to find greater satisfaction in my relationships.
- B.
  I’m struggling with a relationship, for example with a family member, ward member, coworker, friend, or someone else.
- C.
  I’m feeling lonely and would like a friend, or I want to be better at making friends.
- D.
  None of the above
3.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (C)
- A.
  I’ve suffered a difficult loss.
- B.
  I’d like help coping with the day-to-day challenges of life.
- C.
  I’m feeling down and want to have my spirits lifted.
- D.
  None of the above
4.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (D)
- A.
  I need help making a decision or discerning between good and evil.
- B.
  I’m not sure what the next step in my life should be.
- C.
  I’m facing a problem that I don’t know how to solve.
- D.
  None of the above
5.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (E)
- A.
  I know the right thing to do, but I’m hesitant to do it.
- B.
  I feel discouraged about my weaknesses.
- C.
  I’m not sure if living the gospel is worth it.
- D.
  None of the above
6.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (F)
- A.
  I want to know whether I’ve sufficiently repented of a sin.
- B.
  I’m struggling to forgive myself for past sins.
- C.
  I want to know my spiritual standing before the Lord.
- D.
  None of the above
7.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (G)
- A.
  I don’t know what gifts and talents the Lord has given me.
- B.
  I’d like help developing my gifts and talents or seeking new ones.
- C.
  I want to better know how to use my gifts and talents.
- D.
  None of the above
8.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (H)
- A.
  I’m experiencing contention with another person.
- B.
  I’ve run across a gospel doctrine, principle, or practice that I’m having a difficult time accepting.
- C.
  I feel defensive after receiving correction from God or others.
- D.
  None of the above
9.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (I)
- A.
  I want to fill my life more with service to others.
- B.
  I feel like I’m doing well spiritually but would like to become even better.
- C.
  None of the above
10.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (J)
- A.
  I’d like to strengthen my testimony of the Savior.
- B.
  I want to experience the Atonement of Jesus Christ more personally.
- C.
  I want to learn more about Jesus Christ’s mission and ministry.
- D.
  None of the above
11.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (K)
- A.
  I’m struggling to understand a certain gospel topic.
- B.
  I want to get more out of my gospel study.
- C.
  I’d like to increase my intellectual abilities.
- D.
  None of the above
12.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (L)
- A.
  I’m doubting my self-worth and God’s love for me.
- B.
  I want to experience greater charity toward others.
- C.
  None of the above
13.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (M)
- A.
  I want to find people to share the gospel with.
- B.
  I’m hesitant to share the gospel because I’m not sure what to say or do.
- C.
  I fear rejection and opposition while doing missionary work.
- D.
  None of the above
14.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (N)
- A.
  I’m struggling to overcome a weakness.
- B.
  I know I need to repent of a certain sin but am hesitant to forsake it.
- C.
  I want to be better at recognizing and resisting temptation.
- D.
  None of the above
15.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (O)
- A.
  I feel overwhelmed by temporal concerns.
- B.
  I’m having a hard time keeping an eternal perspective.
- C.
  I want to see others and myself as God does.
- D.
  None of the above
16.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (P)
- A.
  I feel troubled about the problems happening in the world or in my personal life.
- B.
  I’m experiencing feelings of fear and worry.
- C.
  I’d like to find greater peace in my life.
- D.
  None of the above
17.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (Q)
- A.
  I want to be healthier.
- B.
  I am dealing with pain, sickness, or other physical difficulties.
- C.
  I sometimes need a boost of physical or mental energy to accomplish a task.
- D.
  None of the above
18.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (R)
- A.
  I want to be a more powerful gospel teacher.
- B.
  I’d like to better remember the spiritual experiences I’ve had in the past.
- C.
  I sometimes need to recall information (spiritual or non-spiritual) in a moment of need.
- D.
  None of the above
19.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (S)
- A.
  I want to improve my gospel study.
- B.
  I have a hard time understanding the scriptures and how they apply to me.
- C.
  I get bored studying the same gospel topics and scriptures over and over again.
- D.
  None of the above
20.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (T)
- A.
  I want to develop a deeper testimony of the gospel.
- B.
  I want to better distinguish between truth and error—both in the world and within my own thinking patterns.
- C.
  None of the above
21.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (U)
- A.
  I want to better understand how the Spirit speaks to me personally.
- B.
  I worry that I don’t feel the Holy Ghost the same way others do.
- C.
  None of the above
22.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (V)
- A.
  I want to know how to determine whether a dream is from God or not.
- B.
  I want to find more spiritual meaning in my dreams.
- C.
  None of the above
23.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (W)
- A.
  I want to keep myself physically safe.
- B.
  I want to keep myself spiritually safe.
- C.
  None of the above
24.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (X)
- A.
  I’d like to know what God would have me change in my life.
- B.
  I want to make changes in my life but I’m not sure where to start.
- C.
  None of the above
25.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (Y)
- A.
  I want to better understand my purpose in life.
- B.
  I need help determining how to best spend my time and what endeavors to pursue.
- C.
  None of the above
26.
Select the statements you feel most apply to you. (Z)
- A.
  I feel I’m in a spiritual rut and want to get out.
- B.
  I want to increase my enthusiasm for gospel study and gospel living.
- C.
  I’d like my desires to be more righteous.
- D.
  None of the above

Quiz Outcomes

1.
A – Brings *Abundance* to Your Life
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Do you feel like you’re in a spiritual rut right now? Perhaps you’re on spiritual “cruise control,” going through the motions but without seeing much impact from them. Or you may feel like the spiritual parts of your life are like a quick “P.S.” at the end of a letter that is otherwise full of temporal concerns. If this is the case, try seeking out an added measure of the Spirit, for He can bring an abundance of blessings into your life.
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B – Strengthens Your *Bonds* with Others
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Have you ever wondered how best to minister to someone, how to grow closer to a family member, or how to resolve a conflict with a friend or coworker? These are all issues you can take to God through prayer, and He will answer you with revelation through the Holy Ghost. After all, God “knows all the thoughts and intents of the heart,” and therefore He knows how best to reach those hearts.
3.
C – *Comforts* You
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“As the soothing voice of a loving parent can quiet a crying child, the whisperings of the Spirit can calm our fears, hush the nagging worries of our life, and comfort us when we grieve.” What a fitting metaphor, because children cry for so many reasons! Their problems may seem trivial, but for the child, they’re very real. Likewise, whatever it is you’re struggling with—no matter how trivial it may seem—God longs to send His Spirit to comfort you.
4.
D – Gives You *Direction*
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Throughout our lives, we face decisions that have a significant impact—choices about education, employment, marriage, child-rearing, and so on. Surely the Lord doesn’t expect us to make these major decisions all on our own! Just as the Liahona led Lehi’s family “in the more fertile parts of the wilderness” all the way to the Promised Land, so too will the Holy Ghost lead you on a prosperous life path—all the way to the Celestial Kingdom.
5.
E – *Encourages* You
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You may also need extra encouragement when you're faced with your failures. Instead of turning to God in repentance, you might find yourself paralyzed by shame. In such situations, allow the Spirit to work on your heart, communicate God’s love for you, and drive away your shame. With the help of the Holy Ghost, you can truly learn to “cherish the gift of repentance,” and you’ll be able to “[grow] from failure to failure without any loss of enthusiasm.”
6.
F – Conveys God’s *Forgiveness*
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Even though repentance is a process, you don’t have to wait until the end of that process to feel God’s love, approval, and forgiveness. This is why Amulek taught that “if ye will repent and harden not your hearts, immediately shall the great plan of redemption be brought about unto you.” Immediately—not eventually. Or, in Elder Holland's words, “It takes exactly as long to repent as it takes you to say ‘I’ll change’—and mean it.”
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G – Expands Your *Gifts* and Talents
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When you involve the Spirit in the process of developing your talents, He will accelerate your growth, expand your abilities, and increase your endurance. He can reveal to you how best to cultivate your talents, and He can lead you to opportunities for further development. As President Benson taught, “Men and women who turn their lives over to God will find out that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can.”
8.
H – Softens Your *Heart*
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When you’re “in the wrong,” the Spirit can help you to see that and move you toward making amends. And even when you’re “in the right,” the Spirit can still help you to soften your heart toward the other person, see things from their perspective, feel greater love for them, and offer them forgiveness. In short, yielding to the Holy Ghost will allow the Lord to “take away the stony heart out of your flesh” and give you “a new heart” and “a new spirit.”
9.
I – *Inspires* You to Do Good
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Because the Lord “knoweth all things,” and “all things are present before [His] eyes,” He knows exactly who needs help, what kind of help they need, and when they need it. And because “we are the Lord’s hands here upon the earth,” we have the unique blessing of providing that help by following the promptings of the Spirit.
10.
J – Testifies of *Jesus Christ*
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Knowing that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world is a vital first step. But knowing that He is your Savior will make all the difference in your life. As you seek a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the Spirit will help you feel His love, experience the healing power of His Atonement, and find comfort from the One who “[took] upon him [your] infirmities … that he may know … how to succor [you].”
11.
K – Deepens Your *Knowledge*
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Never hesitate to involve the Holy Ghost in deepening your knowledge of temporal matters, for “all things unto [God] are spiritual.” Whether you’re pursuing a formal education, a career, or even just a hobby, you can experience “pure knowledge” flowing unto you from the Spirit—about any subject. This divine help “shall greatly enlarge [your] soul” in ways that you could never experience on your own.
12.
L – Fills You with God’s *Love*
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God’s divine, incredible love is communicated to us through the Holy Ghost, who is “the messenger and revealer of the Father and the Son.” If you reach out to God—even when everything seems dark and it’s the last thing you feel like doing—He will “encircle [you] about eternally in the arms of his love” and remind you of your eternal worth.
13.
M – Assists You in *Missionary* Work
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It should take a load off your shoulders to know that, when all is said and done, the Spirit is the source of conversion—not you. Your role is to teach, testify, and invite; the Spirit’s role is to carry the message to the listener's heart; and the recipient’s role is to choose whether to accept it. Do your part, trust in the Spirit to do His part, and continue to pray and hope that others will accept the gospel message.
14.
N – Helps You Put off the *Natural* Man
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The whole purpose of the gospel is “to make bad [people] good and good [people] better, and to change human nature.” The Spirit is vital in this process because, as C.S. Lewis once said, “Everything which really needs to be done in our souls can be done only by God.” As you work with the Holy Ghost and continually yield to His counsel, you can personally experience a “transformative rebirth” and all the blessings that come with putting off the natural man.
15.
O – *Opens* Your Spiritual Eyes
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When you remember that “this life is the time ... to prepare to meet God,” you can see trials for what they really are—tests that prove and refine your character. Suddenly, you're able to see financial hardship as a test of humility, diligence, and perseverance. Family problems become a test of charity, patience, and forgiveness. And, ultimately, every trial becomes an opportunity to deepen your trust in God, refine your character, and practice receiving revelation.
16.
P – Brings You *Peace*
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We live in a time when “peace has been taken from the earth”—a time of commotion when “men’s hearts shall fail them.” However, there is a peace you can have in your heart despite any chaos, instability, or calamities happening in the world. It is an “inner calm born of the Spirit that God gives to His faithful Saints.” In other words, “even if all the world is crumbling around [you], the promised Comforter will provide His peace as a result of true discipleship.”
17.
Q – *Quickens* Your Physical Body
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Don’t underestimate God’s ability to strengthen you physically when needed. After all, a great deal of our lives depends on our physical health and stamina, not just our spiritual well-being. The Holy Ghost can help you endure pain, think clearly when your mind feels foggy, keep moving forward when your body is weak, and perform to the best of your physical abilities. As President George Albert Smith taught, “The companionship of the spirit of the Lord is an antidote for weariness.”
18.
R – Helps You *Remember*
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The Holy Ghost can bring memories of spiritual moments to the forefront of your mind, giving you the confidence you need to push through the darkness of doubt. This way, you can continually renew your testimony and zeal for the gospel. The prophet Alma once asked, “If ye have experienced a change of heart ... can ye feel so now?” With the Spirit helping you remember past spiritual experiences—as well as giving you new ones—you can answer “Yes!” to that question today, tomorrow, and forever.
19.
S – Empowers Your *Scripture* Study
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The Spirit can guide you to exactly what you need when you need it. He is capable of drawing meaning out of practically any scripture, and He can powerfully communicate that meaning to you by applying it to your particular situation. If the Liahona is symbolic of the word of God, then the Holy Ghost is truly the one spinning the spindles that “[point] the way whither we should go.”
20.
T – Reveals the *Truth* of All Things
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Sometimes we’re bombarded with thoughts such as “I fail at everything I do” or “I’m worthless and helpless.” But are those statements true? No! That’s why it’s crucial to stay close to the Spirit—because He “speaketh of things as they really are,” and He can help you reframe your thoughts to align with the truth. With the Spirit’s help, your choruses of “I’m a worthless failure” can be transformed into “I am a child of God—a very imperfect one, yes, but one whose worth is great in the sight of God.”
21.
U – Speaks to Your *Understanding*
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One well-known verse about revelation is D&C 8:2, and it’s usually emphasized like this: “I will tell you in your MIND and in your HEART, by the Holy Ghost.” But there’s a different way to emphasize it as well: “I will tell you in YOUR mind and in YOUR heart.” Your mind and heart are completely unique to you—the way you think, the way you feel, and the way you look at the world. Therefore, the Spirit is going to speak to you in a unique way—“according to [your] language, unto [your] understanding.”
22.
V – Can Send You *Visions*
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When it comes to methods of revelation, many people consider dreams to be a thing of ancient times—like Pharaoh’s dream warning him of famine, Joseph’s dream instructing him to take Mary as his wife, and Lehi’s dream of the Tree of Life. But if it’s true that “God is the same yesterday, today, and forever,” it logically follows that spiritually significant dreams can still come to those who are worthy to receive them—including you. Simply put, “Inspired dreams are the fruit of faith.”
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W – *Warns* You of Danger
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It can feel strange to heed warnings that don’t always seem to make sense, but that’s how the Spirit often works—giving us a firm “what to do” without a clear “why to do it.” However, by continually heeding the Spirit, you will learn firsthand that “the Lord preserveth all them that love him.” You can also take comfort in the promise that “no member of this Church … will ever make a serious mistake without first being warned by the promptings of the Holy Ghost.”
24.
X – Helps You *Examine* Your Life
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Even though the process of perfection is eternal, God expects you to make as much progress as possible in this life. Thankfully you don’t have to do this alone—the Holy Ghost can help you examine your life and make incremental changes that will move you forward on the path to perfection. As the popular saying goes, “There’s only one way to eat an elephant—one bite at a time,” and the Spirit can help you know just what “bite” to take right now.
25.
Y – Reveals *YOUR* Life Mission
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“The doctrine of foreordination applies to all members of the Church, not just to the Savior and His prophets.” So, what then were you foreordained to do? In other words, what is your life mission? A little inquiring of the Lord can go a long way in helping you answer these questions. The Spirit will surely answer your sincere pleas as you seek to know God’s will for you and your life.
26.
Z – Increases Your *Zeal* for the Gospel
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When you find yourself in a spiritual rut, lacking zeal, don’t just stay there. Reach out to God and ask Him to purify and “educate [your] desires” through the power of the Holy Ghost. After all, “everything depends … on our desires. [They] shape our thought patterns … precede our deeds, and lie at the very cores of our souls, tilting us toward or away from God.” May we all seek the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost, who will forever tilt us toward God.

Spiritual Inventory Quiz

Do you want to know how the Holy Ghost can help YOU? Take this Spiritual Inventory Quiz and find out!·When you're done, you'll see which chapters of "The Holy Ghost from A to Z" are most applicable to you, and you can read a quote from each one.

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