The Light of Christ “proceedeth forth from the presence
of God to fill the immensity of space.” It is “the light which
is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law
by which all things are governed” (D&C 88:12–13; see also
verses 6–11). This power is an influence for good in the lives
of all people (see John 1:9; D&C 93:2). In the scriptures, the
Light of Christ is sometimes called the Spirit of the Lord, the
Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, or the Light of Life.
The Light of Christ should not be confused with the Holy
Ghost. It is not a personage, as the Holy Ghost is. Its influence
leads people to find the true gospel, be baptized, and
receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (see John 12:46; Alma
26:14–15).
Conscience is a manifestation of the Light of Christ,
enabling us to judge good from evil. The prophet Mormon
taught: “The Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he
may know good from evil; wherefore, I show unto you the
way to judge; for every thing which inviteth to do good, and
to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power
and gift of Christ; wherefore ye may know with a perfect
knowledge it is of God. . . . And now, my brethren, seeing
that ye know the light by which ye may judge, which light is
the light of Christ, see that ye do not judge wrongfully; for
with that same judgment which ye judge ye shall also be
judged” (Moroni 7:16, 18).
Additional references: John 8:12; Alma 28:14
See also Conscience; Holy Ghost
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