Imparting to Receive: How Sharing Spiritual Knowledge Increases Your Light

The most effective way to receive increased light from God is to faithfully share the knowledge you have already received with others.

The Principle of Imparting to Receive

• If you walk in the light you currently have, God will grant you increased lightCE 140.2.

• The Lord has established that we cannot truly diffuse light until we have first received it, and as we impart that knowledge, we are placed in a position to receive deeper thoughts and clearer views of GodCH 338.2+1.

• When you open the windows of your mind and heart to welcome heaven-sent rays and then communicate that light and knowledge to others, your own spiritual strength grows and your mind expands to receive even moreCE 140.2+2.

• The Savior often taught the words of life to listening people, and as we follow His example by giving the bread of life to others, our own souls are refreshed and enlightened1T 108.2+1.

• By studying the life of Christ and patterning after His character, we are enabled to impart to others the light and peace that have been given to usRH March 26, 1889, par. 4.

Spiritual Growth Through Service

• Those who seek for truth as for hidden treasure and are willing to be faithful learners will not only have light themselves but will be able to impart it to those around themRH March 26, 1889, par. 4.

• As you diligently study the Scriptures and serve the Lord, you will be imbued with His Spirit and become a truer representative of HimSpM 338.4.

• Every child of God has a duty to store their mind with divine truth; the more this is done and shared, the more strength and clearness of mind they will have to fathom the deep things of GodST March 10, 1887, par. 13.

• Heavenly wisdom is granted in answer to sincere prayer when we cooperate with Christ to do His work acceptably19MR 258.2.

• As we impart the treasures of the Word to others, we receive a blessed experience and our own hearts burn with vivifying spiritual lifePaM 281.2+1.

The Scriptural Foundation

• Jesus taught that those who hear and do His words are like the wise builder who builds upon the Rock Matthew 7:24ST August 13, 1894, par. 9.

• The promise is given that the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him will enlighten the eyes of our understanding Ephesians 1:17-18.

• Christ, who is the power and wisdom of God, freely gives us all things when we are connected to Him 1 Corinthians 1:24+1PTUK March 29, 1894, page 195.11.

• We are commanded to teach all nations and observe all things He has commanded, with the assurance that He is with us always Matthew 28:19-20ChS 24.1.

It is a fearful thing to have great light and blessing, to have many opportunities and privileges, and yet make no saving use of them. Those who do not ...— CE 140.2 (1894)

...the heavenly courts, he is to speak to new congregations, to broaden his experience. He needs to be constantly receiving new ideas, constantly imparting of his store of knowledge, constantly receiving from the Source of all wisdom. We need ever to keep ourselves in a position w...— CH 338.2 (1923)

...hment. He should aim high; he will never reach a higher standard than that which he aims to attain. He cannot diffuse light until he has first received it. He must be a learner before he can have sufficient experience and wisdom to become a teacher, able...— GW92 282.2 (1892)

... heard of the growing power of Jesus, he said, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” When Christ abides in the heart, we are able to impart to others the light and peace that have been imparted to us. Every day we have the precious privilege of connecting ourselves wit...— RH March 26, 1889, par. 4 (1851)

...en God gave wisdom and understanding to Solomon, He also gave him “largeness of heart.” The mind will expand, as it receives the wisdom that comes from God, so it can increase in knowledge. This keeps the men whom God instructs from becoming vain and haug...— PTUK March 5, 1896, page 147.9