The Book of Mormon

Alma 34:38

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~74 BC

1830 Edition

that ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you;

Influences

Mark 3:29 (KJV)
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
1 Peter 4:14 (KJV)
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
John 4:24 (KJV)
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Changes

tThat ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you;.

Simple English

Do not fight against the Holy Spirit. Receive it. Take on the name of Christ. Be humble. Worship God wherever you are, in spirit and in truth. Live in thanks every day for the many kind things he gives you.

Paraphrase

Stop fighting against the Holy Spirit. Receive him. Take on the name of Christ. Humble yourselves completely. Worship God wherever you are, in spirit and in truth. Live in daily thanksgiving for the many mercies and blessings he pours out on you.