![]() But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. He who says, 'I know Him,' and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. “May we love Him so deeply and believe in Him so completely that we too obey, keep His commandments, and return to live with Him forever in the the Kingdom of our God. 1 John 2:3-5 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love. While Moses was blessed for taking an Ethiopian wife as commanded by God. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Joseph Smith lost the ability to translate the Book of Mormon for a time because of his disobedience in letting Martin Harris take the first 116 pages of the Book of Mormon. Noting the same concept, the apostle John later wrote: For this is the love of God, that we. “To rationalize disobedience does not change spiritual law or its consequences but leads to confusion, instability, wandering in strange paths, and grief,” said Elder Hales.Įxamples of obedience from the scriptures that Elder Hales mentioned were Joseph Smith and Martin Harris, and Moses. Jesus said, If you love Me, keep My commandments (John 14:15). He talked about the commandment “thou shalt not kill.” He said that the same law applies to all of God’s children, even the unborn. ![]() “Why do any of us choose to be disobedient when we know the eternal consequence for sin,” he asked.Įlder Hales quoted the scriptures to answer this question saying Cain and other children of Adam and Eve disobeyed because they loved Satan more than God. Christ made his own choice to endure to the end and complete His atoning sacrifice, despite his ability to call down legions of angels and free himself of the cross, he said.Įlder Hales said the most mature obedience is “the Savior’s obedience.” He said that this obedience is motivated by true love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. “Some obey selectively because they cannot perceive all the reasons for a commandment, just as children do not always understand the reasons for their parent’s rules,” said Elder Hales.Įlder Hales went on to explain the essential role of agency in obedience. He talked about “natural man obedience” and “”selective obedience.” “Be careful who you follow,” warned Elder Hales.Įlder Hales said Christ taught in simple language that is easy to understand when he said,”If we love me, keep my commandments,” and “Come, follow me.” Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks at the Saturday afternoon session of general conference, 5 April 2014. Hales spoke on showing love for Jesus Christ by keeping his commandments.
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