"For those who eschew evil and live good lives, who strive for a brighter day and keep the commandments of God, things can get better and better even in the face of tragedy. The Savior showed us the way. From Gethsemane, the cross, and the tomb, He rose triumphant, bringing life and hope to us all. He bids us, 'Come, follow me' (Luke 18:22)."President Thomas S. Monson has counseled: 'If we are to walk with head held high, we must make our contribution to life. If we are to fulfill our destiny and return to live with our Father in Heaven, we must keep His commandments and pattern our lives after the Savior. By so doing, we will not only achieve our goal of eternal life, but we will also leave the world richer and better than it would have been had we not lived and performed our duties' (Thomas S. Monson, used with permission)."
Keith B. McMullin, "Our Path of Duty," Ensign, May 2010, 13
I will add my testimony that living the commandments does make for a richer and better life. People seem to think that the commandments are restricting, when in reality they provide Freedom. Peace. Self respect. Happiness. Confidence.
ReplyDeleteIt is true that when we keep the commandments our lives are happy and we can be at peace, despite whatever difficult trial or situation we find ourself facing. Commandments give us strength and power. I'm so grateful for the commandments.