In our day the Book of Mormon is the primary source to which
we should turn for help in learning how to invite the
constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.
The description in the Book of Mormon of the Liahona, the
director or compass used by Lehi and his family in their
journey in the wilderness, specifically was included in
the record as a type and a shadow for our day, and as an
essential lesson about what we should do to enjoy the
blessings of the Holy Ghost.
As we strive to align our attitudes and actions with
righteousness, then the Holy Ghost becomes for us today
what the Liahona was for Lehi and his family in their day.
The very factors that caused the Liahona to work for Lehi
will likewise invite the Holy Ghost into our lives.
And the very factors they caused the Liahona not to work
anciently will likewise cause us to withdraw ourselves from
the Holy Ghost today.
The Holy Ghost operates in our lives precisely as the Liahona
did for Lehi and his family, according to our faith and
diligence and heed.