The Gift of the Holy Ghost: Given by Priesthood, Not Just Felt by Emotion Why spiritual feelings aren’t the same as receiving the gift—and how to receive it the Lord’s way I testify that the Gift of the Holy Ghost is not given by emotion, impression, or personal desire—it is conferred by priesthood authority, through the laying on of hands, as revealed by Jesus Christ. I declare that while many feel the Spirit’s influence, only those who have entered into covenant through baptism and received th